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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Looking For Volunteers
by keith kornajcik 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

As we prepare for our 2018 season, we are asking for volunteers to help us at each performance. Duties will mainly consist of passing our programs to our patrons, but you may also be asked to help at our merchandise tables. You will, of course, have the opportunity to see our productions. We ask that you arrive at 6:30 PM on the night of performance. Here are the dates and places of our performances: Troilus and Cressida: Friday, June 15: PEACE Park, Cleveland Hts <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, June 16: Lakewood Park <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, June 17: Bedford Public Square, Bedford <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Friday, June 22: Toby’s Plaza (next to MOCA), University Circle <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, June 23: Grove Amphitheater, Mayfield Village <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, June 24: Sims Park, Euclid <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Friday, June 29: Lincoln Park, Tremont <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, June 30: Garfield Historic Site, Mentor <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, July 1: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Twelfth Night: Friday, July 20: PEACE Park, Cleveland Hts <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, July 21: Cahoon Park, Bay Village <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, July 22: Grove Amphitheater, Mayfield Village <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Friday, July 27: Sims Park, Euclid <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, July 28: Lakewood Park <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, July 29: City of Mentor Amphitheater <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Friday, August 3: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Saturday, August 4: Bedford Public Square, Bedford <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> Sunday, August 5: Lincoln Park, Tremont <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…> If you can find the time to volunteer, please contact me at: rodger_govea(a)yahoo.com [note underscore between names] Tell me which night you'd like to help us. Please put "volunteer" in the subject line of your email so I can retrieve it. Join us as we again bring free Shakespeare to the Cleveland area. Rodger Govea, President, Board of Trustees Cleveland Shakespeare Festival

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Tomorrow! Salsa Shines!
by Andrea Belser 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

The Rhythm Nation Master's Sessions have so far explored various dance with Teaching Artists Jezebel Shuvani, Barbara Barrett, and Yin Tang. Now, let's sauce things up with Salsa Shines! Saturday, June 9th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm! Led by Executive Artistic Director Andrea McCormick, clients will learn various flares and flashy moves that can be incorporated in your basic Salsa dance. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! A Q&A session and dance party will follow the end of the session. $20 per person. Join us Saturday, June 9th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm for this elegant dance session you won't want to miss! RSVP by emailing AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or by clicking the Facebook link below today! https://www.facebook.com/events/192678788025259/?ti=icl PS: Also join us later in the month for Rhythm Nation Master's Session in Ballet Fusion on Saturday, June 30th! PPS: Missed a session? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions in almost all of the dances offered. Visit our website www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com or find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell or Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness to make an appointment and keep up with our upcoming events! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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3 Weeks Until Oliver Auditions!
by Will C Crosby 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

*Auditions for Oliver!* Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lionel Bart *SIGN UP HERE:* https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-oliver *CHILDREN AUDITIONS (Ages 6-14):* Saturday June 30th, 12pm-2:30pm *ADULT AUDITIONS (Ages 15 and Up): * Saturday June 30th, 3pm-5pm Sunday July 1st, 6pm-9pm *Callbacks:* Monday July 2nd, 6pm-10pm *Where:* Medina United Methodist Church (4747 Foote Rd, Medina, OH, 44256) *Direction by Will C. CrosbyMusical Direction by Carey KnoxChoreography by Kaylea KudlatyStage Management by Samantha PolmanteerOrchestral Direction by Mike McClintockTechnical Direction by Derwin Loverink* *PERFORMANCE DATES:* October 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th. (Double shows on Saturdays.) *If you have any questions, Email:*Willcodycrosby@gmail.com *Children Auditions (Ages 6-14) Please prepare the following:* *Auditionees will all be singing the same piece and all learning a dance at auditions, Music will be sent to your email after signing up. *Bring a headshot and resume *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *Adult Auditions (Ages 15 and up) Please prepare the following:* *Please prepare 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts of a song in the style of the show(DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). *Bring a headshot and resume *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!!* Medina County Show Biz does not pre-cast without prior announcement. *Rehearsals:* Regular Rehearsals will start August 26th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 6-10. Children will be released by 9pm every night excluding tech week. Rehearsal Schedule will be sent out by July 20th. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Medina County Show Biz does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. *Show Information: * Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, *Oliver Twist*. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. *Oliver! *is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of a large ensemble cast as they bring these classic characters and score to life. *Casting **Requirements*: 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. *Oliver Twist* A workhouse boy about 11 years of age. Gender: Male Age: 8 to 12 *Fagin* A Wiley Trickster - runs training academy for young pickpockets. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60 *The Artful Dodger* Fagin's brightest pupil. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 22 *Bill Sikes* A villain in his prime. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 40 *Nancy* A graduate of Fagin's academy, and Bill's doxy. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 26 *Bet* A young lass in Fagin's establishment - idolises Nancy. Gender: Female Age: 15 to 22 *Mr. Bumble* A large and pompous Beadle of the workhouse. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60 *Widow Corney* A sharp-tongued, domineering widow - the Workhouse Mistress. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 55 *Mr. Brownlow* An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 70 *Mr. Sowerberry* The Undertaker Gender: Male Age: 40 to 60 *Mrs. Sowerberry* Mr. Sowerberry's wife and his overseer. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 60 *Ensemble* Workhouse children, workhouse assistants, street runners, street vendors and crowd, etc. *MEDINA COUNTY SHOW BIZ BELIEVES IN NON TRADITIONAL CASTING, PLEASE AUDITION FOR THE PART YOU WANT!* *If you have any questions, Email:*Willcodycrosby@gmail.com

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Audition: Female 20s Caucasian
by dean＠deanlove.com 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

Closed Casting Call 900 West End Ave. 4D New York, New York 10025 www.deanlove.com <http://www.deanlove.com/> dean(a)deanlove.com <mailto:dean@deanlove.com> Office +1 917 503-LOVE (5683) Title: Angel in a Foxhole This short film is a co-production between Dean Love Films from New York City and Studio A Films of Cleveland. It will be shot in Cleveland, Ohio and in Central Florida. Director – Dean Love Writer - Dave Tabar SAG-AFTRA Approximate Shooting dates: TBD/Early August Location: Cleveland, Ohio Area Rate of pay: $300/day Synopsis: A WWII period short film based on the true story of Smoky the war dog. Margie Wynne – (early 20’s, Fit, Attractive, Caucasian, shoulder length brown hair) She was the wife of the main character Bill Wynne who left the Cleveland area during WWII to join the USAAF in New Guinea. 1-2 days filming in and around Cleveland area. Sides will be provided for auditions. Electronic submissions must be in by June 15th. Auditions to be held June 18th in Cleveland. Location TBD Send electronic submissions to: dean(a)deanlove.com <mailto:dean@deanlove.com>

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ICONICA SINGS DISNEY
by John Thomas 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

ICONICA SINGS DISNEY comes to Cleveland in just a few weeks! BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY before they sell out!! http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/iconica-june29/ Don’t miss out on this magical evening of Disney Entertainment while enjoying the Music Box Supper Club’s fabulous food, and unmatched waterfront views of the Cleveland skyline! ICONICA SINGS DISNEY - A magical evening of Disney entertainment for the entire family featuring your favorite Disney songs from stage & screen including: “The Lion King”, “Beauty and The Beast”, “Aladdin”, “Cinderella”, “Frozen”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Moana” & many More! June 29th, Doors open for Dinner at 6pm, Show at 7pm. For Tickets visit: http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/iconica-june29/ Want the best seats for the show? If you would like guaranteed table seating, please have one member of your party make a table reservation at www.opentable.com ICONICA featuring Adriana Holst, Hope Spinner, Christian Thomas, Ally Yellets and musical director Charles Eversole recently won the “Land of Cleve Achievement Award” BEST OF CLEVELAND 2017 for their 2 SOLD OUT performances of “16 Going on Broadway” at Playhouse Square. ICONICA members have performed at sold out concerts in some of the most prestigious venues in the USA including 54 Below in NYC and Carnegie Hall. A musically diverse group of professional teen vocalists from the worlds of Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, and opera. Group members have opened for or performed with some of the entertainment industries most known performers including: Hot Chelle Rae, Christopher Cross, The Irish Tenors, Celtic Women, Jim Brickman and Drake Bell. For more information visit: www.IconicaMusic.com

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Top L.A Casting Director, Paul Weber, CSA is teaching a 6 hour Audition class on Sunday, June 24th.
by Greg James 08 Jun '18

08 Jun '18

*Top L.A Casting Director, PAUL **WEBER* will be in Columbus, OH on *Sunday, June 24th* teaching an audition/acting class for all actors age 18 and over. This class is for advanced as well as new actors starting out. It is a 6 hour class from 11:30am to 5:30pm and is limited to only 25 actors who will do scene work for Mr. Weber. Paul's background includes being the former Head of Casting at MGM Studios for 16 years and now an independent CD who also teaches all over the world. He has over 75 film and TV Credits including: For series television, Weber most notably cast the wildly popular *STARGATE* franchise. Other TV credits include *SPARTACUS:GODS OF THE ARENA, SHE SPIES*, *POLTERGEIST*, *DEAD LIKE ME*, and *THE OUTER LIMITS*. These series and others have garnered numerous honors including 21 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. For the big screen, Weber has advised on numerous MGM features including the blockbuster *JAMES BOND* franchise, *FAME*, *ZOOKEEPER *with Kevin James, *HOT TUB TIME MACHINE*, *RED DAWN *with Chris Hemsworth, Joss Whedon’s *CABIN IN THE WOODS *, and *THE* *MACHINE *starring Vin Diesel. Home entertainment credits include *LEGALLY BLONDES, PICTURE THIS *with Ashley Tisdale, INTO THE BLUE 2, WARGAMES, the SPECIES franchise, as well as the CUTTING EDGE franchise for ABC Family. Weber is now a fully independent casting director and producer. In addition to a number of independent features, recent and ongoing credit include projects for *STARZ, NETFLIX, A&E, HULU, DISCOVERY NETWORK, COMEDY CENTRAL, LIFETIME, HALLMARK* and *CW.* He is a casting consultant for several Canadian and US production companies, studios and networks, recently completing US casting on *PURE *for *HULU, *and the 1/2 hour series, *CRAWFORD *for *COMEDY CENTRAL *. *BUCKOUT ROAD *, which he cast and co produced wrapped principal photography and will be released in 2017. *https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0916712/?ref_=nv_sr_3 <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0916712/?ref_=nv_sr_3>* *Cost: $195 for performers. $100 to audit/watch* *Performing seats filling up fast. * *For sign up and more info contact: GregJamesPhotographer(a)gmail.com <GregJamesPhotographer(a)gmail.com>*

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Summer Theatre Camps - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

TrueNorth Cultural Arts Summer Theatre Camps are starting soon. Offering camps for all ages and levels of experience. All camps take place in TrueNorth’s new facility located in Avon Lake. Highlights include a 1,200 sq ft dance studio, visual arts studios, theatre arts classroom and private music studios. ______________________ CAMP INFO: Overture Summer Theatre Camp (PreK - Kindergarten) June 11th - June 22nd; 10:00am -12:00pm Fee $160 per student ($145 for TNCA Members) Theme: “Don’t Worry Be Happy - Hawaiian Luau” Aloha! TrueNorh is excited to offer an enriching theatre experience for your young actor. Campers will learn basic acting skills, as well as how to use their bodies, voices and imaginations to create exciting characters. Spotlight Summer Theatre Camp (1st grade and up) June 11th - 29th; 9:00am -12:30pm Fee $360 per student ($345 for TNCA Members) Theme: “Junie B. Jones-The Musical” Sneak a peek into the “Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones! It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Summer Intensive Theatre Camp (Ages 10 - 18) July 8th - August 13th; 4:00pm - 9:30pm Fee $315 per student ($300 for TNCA Members) “Disney’s Newsies” Be a part of TrueNorth’s production of Disney’s NEWSIES. As a youth cast member you will be enrolled in the Summer Intensive which will provide 60+ hours of professional instruction and Master Classes in Music, Dance and Theatre, taught by Northeast Ohio professional artists. All of which will culminate with a full musical production of Disney’s NEWSIES! ________________ More information available by online or by phone. http://www.tncarts.org/summer-theatre-camps/ (440) 653-5353 -- Laura Golden Marketing Coordinator TrueNorth Cultural Arts www.TNCArts.org (440) 653-5353

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS AND PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

Greetings ! I am Daren Stahl. Also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. Read on if you are looking for new headshots or your first headshot. Or, if you need a production photographer. Happy summer to you all! Peace, ~Daren Stahl Photography Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Now booking for summer productions! Production shots are one of the best ways to promote your theater’s product. Outdoor productions or indoor, call or email today. Headshots $75 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 5 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn “You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness...... we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone” ~ Julie Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has taken production photographs for Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater, Theatre in the circle, and more. Production Photography $275 for a full-company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. SMALLER ENSEMBLES PAY LESS. "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, senior photographs and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing To learn more about Daren and view his portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com

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Amateur Musician Opportunity
by Robert Shwab 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

Workmen's Circle Klezmer Orchestra is always open to new members, and we are looking for percussion ( small set) string, brass, woodwind musicians and vocalist. We are a friendly and diverse group of volunteers under the direction of a professional. We invite prospective new members to our monthly rehearsal. We play at a lot of interesting venues including Waterloo Arts Festival, Cain Park, Music Settlement, One World Day Festival, Legacy Village, Notre Dame College, Porchfest, CircleFest, various senior centers, and many of the Cuyahoga County Libraries. We play or rehearse 2-3 Sunday afternoons a month and occasionally at other times. Since we are a volunteer group, we understand that there are many times when life and family come first. Please contact Rob Shwab, Agent, Workmen's Circle Klezmer Orchestra rshwab(a)icloud.com <mailto:rshwab@icloud.com> 216-386-0643

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REGISTER FOR THEATRE CAMP NOW! THE FUN BEGINS JUNE 11th!
by Associate Director 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *SHAKER SUMMER THEATRE - TWO AMAZING CAMPS! GREAT RATES! EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED FACULTY!* Grades 4-11. Each student chooses his or her own direction; musical performance and/or straight theatre (no music). Complete curriculum for each discipline is now offered for each 3-week session! Discover the magic. Participate in scenes or monologues from great plays and/or sing and dance a solo, duet, or trio from the great musicals of Broadway. Everyone gets a leading role. Our philosophy is every child shines; no singing rocks or trees. Fully staffed by theatre professionals and set on the idyllic John Carroll University campus. *LOCATION: John Carroll University, Kulas Auditorium DATES & TIMES: Session 1 – A Variety of Plays and Broadway Standards M-F, Jun 11 – Jun 29 | 9 am – 3 pm Session 2 – A Variety of Plays and Contemporary Broadway M-F, Jul 9 – Jul 27 | 9 am – 3 pm FEE (per session): $450 Shaker Heights Residents / $475 Non-ResidentsTo register, contact Artistic Director Martin Friedman, Ph.D. and Associate Artistic Director Carly Germany, M.F.A. at ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>.*

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