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WRP Kids Camp Performances!
by B W 04 Jun '18

04 Jun '18

Western Reserve Playhouse will present Lion King, Jr. and Into the Woods, Jr. as part of its Young Artists’ Theatre Program. Lion King, Jr. will run June 22-24 and Into the Woods, Jr. will run June 29-July 1. Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. (with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John, additional music and lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Marc Mancina and Jay Rifkin and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchihas) captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. The show will be directed by Artistic Director Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski, with Musical Direction by Adam Ferenbach. Into the Woods, Jr. (with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine) centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever. Directed by Lisa Howard, with Musical Direction by Adam Howard. Show Times: 7PM Fridays & Saturdays; 2PM Sundays Tickets: $10.00 for all ages. To reserve tickets, please visit our website: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org<http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org> The venue is located at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath, OH 44286

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Teen Acting & Coaching Workshop at WRP
by B W 04 Jun '18

04 Jun '18

Teen Acting Class to be taught by Harriet deVeto The class is open to high school age students for a four week run of 1.5 hours each class. The cost is $100. The class starts July 5th 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Week 1: Intro & expectations Week 2: Choosing projects Week 3: Analyze, develop, discuss Week 4: Justify results, perform, critique “I have made theatre my life. As a former professional Equity actor, I have performed from New York to California & in most of the regional & community theatres in Northeastern Ohio, starting with the Cleveland Playhouse as a child. Western Reserve Playhouse has become a favorite theatre of mine after performing in six shows here in the past eight years. Teaching & sharing some of my theatre knowledge & experiences will hopefully benefit young people with similar interests.” - Harriet DeVeto

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Auditions for "Little Women: The Musical" at WRP!
by B W 04 Jun '18

04 Jun '18

Auditions for "Little Women: The Musical" will take place Sunday, July 15 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm & on Monday, July 16 from 6-pm -8:30pm. Callbacks will be Tuesday, July 17 from 6-9pm (if needed). Dance auditions will occur from 8:30-9:30PM the day of your audition, so please bring clothes to change into. The show runs October 5-20, 2018, with the possibility of touring to a few schools. Directed by: Artistic Director Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski Musical Direction: Dave Stebbins Choreographer: Jen Justice Please prepare a full contemporary musical theater piece (prefer legit with a mix of belt). PLEASE DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW. 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. A professional accompanist will be provided. You will be asked to dance, so please bring comfortable shoes. Regular rehearsals will begin Sunday, August 19, 2018 and run Sunday-Thursday. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Sign up for auditions here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080e49a9ad29a2fc1-little

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How can a TV show help fight human trafficking?
by Alex P. Michaels 04 Jun '18

04 Jun '18

May 30th was “Movie Extra Day” and Prelude2Cinema shot a scene at Redspace (the event space at Hotcards ) featuring Senator Ferris opening “Little Girl Lost,” a haven for victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking. Although “Little Girl Lost,” is a fictional place in the TV series “Out of Darkness: Cleveland,” sexual abuse and human trafficking are very real horrors. Prelude2Cinema needs your support for our series and your help in fighting sexual abuse and human trafficking. When you donate $50 or more to our nonprofit fund “The Prelude2Cinema Crusade,” we will donate ten percent to an organization that combats abuse. You will also receive a special thanks in the credits and membership in our Crusade which includes contests and behind the scenes info on all our productions. All it takes is one click to join the Crusade and Combat Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking. Visit http://crusade.prelude2cinema.com/ Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets" To join "The Prelude2Cinema Crusade for a Cinema Industry," visit http://prelude2cinema.com/wordpress2/join-our-crusade/

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Seeking Women's Stories
by Tessa Gaffney 03 Jun '18

03 Jun '18

Era*Air *Theatre Company is asking for women of all ages and backgrounds to share their pregnancy stories, anonymously, as part of a musical revue centering around women's health issues. Stories about the changes your body goes through, deciding whether or not to get an abortion, the fear and joy and everything in between of learning someone is growing inside you. Nothing is off limits if it's true. Please email tmg343(a)gmail.com with your submissions.

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Auditions for FOR COLORED GIRLS
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 03 Jun '18

03 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 Please direct all questions to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com

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Church organist.
by Germaine S Zaitz 03 Jun '18

03 Jun '18

June 3, 2018 Hi Everyone, Organist/Pianist/Soloist available for weddings, funerals, church services. All denominations and venues. Flexible rates. I am also available to entertain solo or with a rhythm section for receptions and parties. Thanks. Geri 216-333-7149

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Try a class for free at the Houde School of Acting!
by Jessica Houde 03 Jun '18

03 Jun '18

Ever thought about taking an acting class? At Houde School you can try your first class for free! Visit our site to sign up: www.houdeschoolofacting.org Please email us with any questions: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com We hope to see you there! Cleveland - 1777 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118Mon 4:30PM-6:00PM Pre-teenMon 6:30PM-9:30PM MeisnerTues 7:00PM-9:30PM Houde Rats (Invite only)Wed 4:00PM-5:30PM Meisner Wed 6:00PM-7:30PM Character (Invite only)Wed 7:30PM-9:30PM Adv. Scene Study (Invite only)Thur 7:00PM-9:30PM On-Camera AuditionsFri 6:00PM-8:00PM MeisnerSat 12:00PM-2:00PM ImprovSat 2:30PM-4:00PM Pre-teenSun 7:00PM-9:30PM Improv Kent - 402 S. Francis St. Kent, OH 44240Mon 7:00PM-9:30PM Improv/Audition TechniqueTues 7:00PM-9:30PM Meisner Fri 3:30PM-5:30PM MeisnerSun 2:00PM-4:30PM Film Production

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SEEKING TEEN (high school) and YOUNG ADULT (college age) ACTORS for show about Gun Violence
by Wandering Aesthetics 03 Jun '18

03 Jun '18

Wandering Aesthetics is still seeking teens for our production of “Bang Bang You’re Dead”– a 45-minute show that addresses school shootings. This production will tour to local schools, churches and community organizations throughout the 2018 - 2019 school year. The show is operating on a “swing” system to rotate roles– so students don’t miss too much school. This show addresses gun violence, but it is not a show about gun control. Rather, it explores the events leading up to a shooting and the psychology of a the shooter. Though it’s centered around a white male shooter, this issue affects people from ALL walks of life and backgrounds. And we want to try and make sure that is represented on our stage. Which means that we, in particular, are looking for young folks: - Of color - Are LGBTQIA - That speak English as a second language - That have a disability No acting experience necessary. We’re looking for someone who can commit and who likes to work hard. Rehearsals will take place in Akron. Though Wandering Aesthetics cannot provide transportation, we will work with cast members to try and help arrange rides (within Summit County). This should be considered a volunteer role. Since we cannot sell tickets (part of the agreement to do the show), we cannot guarantee anything. However, Wandering Aesthetics is doing this as a labor of love. Our whole administrative team is doing this for free and Wandering Aesthetics will eat almost all associated costs. (We have to pay a small fee for our first performance space.) Any donations we receive for any of the performance of the show will be split among all the young folks who are working on the show. If you’re interested, please email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com> with the subject line “Bang Bang” actor.

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Review of "Bent" at the Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman 03 Jun '18

03 Jun '18

Beck Center’s poignant ‘Bent’ bends but never breaks Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association Few of us can imagine the indignation of being singled out, sequestered and assigned a yellow Star of David to wear. Fewer still can envision someone’s desperate desire to wear one. But this aspiration is at the very heart of Martin Sherman's Holocaust drama “Bent,” which calls attention to the lowest class status of homosexuals in the Nazi concentration camps – designated by a pink triangle – and the heightened severity of persecution, if such a thing is possible, that goes along with it. The horrifying acts of denial, deception and betrayal that the flamboyantly gay and gentile Max performs to obtain a Jewish star is the focus of this immensely powerful play. In its staging at the Beck Center for the Arts, “Bent” proves to be a still-relevant story about the oppression of queer individuals that needs to be told, though it does so with some glitches in the storytelling. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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