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The Blue Ribbon Trio Kicks Off Music at the Arboretum, Friday, May 23, 6:30 pm
by Thomas Sigel Hotmail 22 May '25

22 May '25

Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Friends of the Secrest Arboretum kick off their summer Music at the Arboretum concert series on Friday, May 23, 2025 with bluegrass group The Blue Ribbon Trio, comprised of NE Ohio musicians Ron Bonkowski, Paul Kovac, and Bill Lestock. Because of the weather, the concert will be held at the Secrest Welcome & Education Center. For more information call 419-853-6016. About the Musicians Bill Lestock plays original instrumental mandolin music, a compelling blend of bluegrass, old time, baroque and blues, perhaps best defined as “Modern Acoustic” music. It’s a deeply profound sound inspired from both the outside world and inside focus, woven from several walks of life. A firefighter in the city of Cleveland Ohio for 33 years, Bill incorporates melodies and imagery from a life and culture of firefighting.  Ron Bonkowski has been a familiar face and presence on the Bluegrass music scene for the last three decades. His distinctive dynamic rhythm guitar playing and versatile vocal abilities have been appreciated by many local and regional acts for years. He served as the veteran guitarist and vocalist for Buzz Matheson and Family Pride for 20 years, and has performed with Midnight Drive from Hermitage, PA, and Paul Kovac’s Big Grass Band from Kirtland, OH. Ron makes his home in Mantua, OH. Paul Kovac, bandleader/singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, is an expert in Bluegrass and Americana Roots music. Kovac has toured on three continents, has recorded 14 albums of his own, and has contributed to countless others.  He has performed with Hall of Famers Chet Atkins & Bill Monroe, and produced & performs in an instructional guitar DVD with Hee Haw’s Roy Clark.

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Dance for Pure Joy!
by courtney 22 May '25

22 May '25

Are you looking for dance classes for children and adults without stress. Even for serious minded students you can dance with passion and grow your technique, build confidence and make lifelong friends. Summer classes and camps begin the week of June 9 for a 3 week session as a great way to get the feel of classes. Classes starting July 7 are a little longer for only 5 weeks. Classes are available for age 3 to 80 +. Camps can be chosen for one to eight weeks based on your family vacation schedules as well. Join the Cleveland City Dance Family. Additional information can be found https://clevelandcitydance.com/classes-programs/ Open house tour this Saturday 9:00am -1:00 pm and you can visit the Shaker Square Farmer's Market too! Call for additional information 216-295-2222

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CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble Present "Golden Flame Invitation"
by Kim Furganson 22 May '25

22 May '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre and cleveland CORE ensemble Present Golden Flame Invitation<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/golden-flame-invit…> By Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland CORE Ensemble Directed by Raymond Bobgan (A World Premiere) June 12, 2025 to June 29, 2025 Golden Flame Invitation <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/golden-flame-invit…> features fierce physicality, moving acapella song, and poetry in this engaging spectacle of the heart which seeks to engage with ephemeral topics of dream, contemplation, and our shared humanity. In this "poetic theatre," conceived by Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and members of CORE Ensemble<https://www.cptonline.org/cleveland-core-ensemble/>, stories collide, overlap, and conjoin. Patrons journey into different parts of the theatre to experience this three-act play. And rumor has it, it might include a dance party! Raymond Bobgan's shows are known to take audience members on an interactive journey with visually stunning elements offering audiences an out-of-the-box theatrical experience. Click here<https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJuV3SYpQ2-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igs…> for this video promo of past shows to get an idea. Featuring: Katie Boissoneault, Maddy Cox, Sean Dubois Day, Shakeeb Julien, Brooke Lynlee, Kseniia Lysiuk, Martinique Mims, Nnamdi Okpala, Kynnedy, Kat Shy, Yuval Tal, Anastasía Urozhaeva, and Eric Wloszek. Ticket Information: To make theatre as accessible as possible, CPT offers a "Choose What You Pay" policy which allows patrons to choose the price that best suits them with no handling fees! Tickets may be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/> or 216.631.2727 x 501 Also, every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where patrons and artists can mingle and discuss the performance and enjoy select complimentary beverages.

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Workshop Players' "Funny Little Thing Called Love" by Jones, Hope and Wooten Opens May 29!
by Workshop Players 22 May '25

22 May '25

Workshop Players present *Funny Little Thing Called Love* by Jones, Hope and Wooten Directed by Judy MacKeigan by Jones, Hope, Wooten directed by Judy MacKeigan Four rollicking tales of love include unexpected hilarious twists and turns. There’s an all too slick used car salesman that meets his match by three fed up Juliettes; a honeymoon crashed by well-wishing co-workers of the bride; an almost rooftop romance thwarted by an American tourist’s need for attention and a mid-life crisis that goes off the rails. Somehow, through all of these trials and travails, love conquers all! One thing is for sure, laughter will abound in this 76th Season closer for Workshop. Check your serious side at the door! Cast: Mike Attali, Kevin Boland, John Hnat, Margaret Hnat, Julie Marchand, Kristina Rivera, Rachel Suhy and Jeanine Surace Performances are May 29, 30, 31, June 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on June 1 and 8 at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $18.50 (includes all fees.) Tickets online at workshopplayers.org or by calling the Box Office: 440-634-0472 -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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Make time for Speech and Singing lessons
by Paul Kroeger 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hello to so many of you in those categories. I offer lessons in better verbal communication through Speech and Singing. Our confidence improves when we are secure in our ability to speak or sing and both are affected by our understanding of breath and how to release it. I now have space to teach at Rocky River Presbyterian Church on Detroit Road. Contact me at 216-287-0270 txt or email at letgo2ing(a)gmail.com to arrange a time. Paul Kroeger has studied with more than a dozen teachers of singing, many with different ideas and styles, even the Alexander Technique is blended into the mix. All voices, most musical styles.

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Cleveland Public Theatre Presents Kwingo's Comedy Revue which just added headliner "Debbie Does Drag" and more!
by Kim Furganson 21 May '25

21 May '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> Conceived by Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo) Cleveland Scene 2023 Nominee for "Best Local Comedian." Friday, May 30, 2025 "This is a comedy show like no other because it's more than just comedy-it's a show of revolutionary joy. It's out of the box, it's fresh, it's queer, and it's unapologetically here." -Kadijah Wingo Kick off Pride early at Cleveland Public Theatre with Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…>, a new comedy show conceptualized by CPT's National New Play Network (NNPN)<https://nnpn.org/> Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo). The show features stand-up, sketch comedy, burlesque, drag and music from talented queer folx out of the Midwest with many based in Northeast Ohio. The show will be performed at Cleveland Public Theatre's Parish Hall located on the grounds of the theatre (off the parking lot) at 6415 Detroit, Cleveland, OH 44102. Doors open at 9:30pm allowing guests to enjoy an assortment of specialty beverages. Newly added performers include the following: Debbie Does Drag (Headliner) NE Ohio's resident pink nightmare and the current National Miss Comedy Queen 2025. She recently launched Debbie's Drag Designs LLC, and her costume creations have been featured on Camp Wannakiki, RuPaul's Drag Race, and on stages and venues across the country. Marquis Gaylord (Featured Drag/Burlesque) is a Cleveland based diabolical drag divo hailing from the faraway dungeons of Thotlandia. This delightful little freak is known for his visual storytelling and handcrafted props. With performances inspired by all things that go bump (and hump) in the night, he's been happily defiling every stage he's been on since 2022. Jo Rou (Featured Sketch Performer) is a trained performer, writer, improviser, and filmmaker through the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, New York, 2011-2020. She has written and starred in videos that have been featured on CollegeHumor, Funny or Die, Huffpost, Glamour, and E! Online. Having worked for The Onion, SNL, and Jimmy Kimmel Live, she now is bringing her offbeat, subversive, and heartfelt characters to CPT. Matthew Thompson (Featured Poet/Musician) known as MATTMATT, is a poet. Matthew released his debut mixtape FAGGOT RADIO: The Death Tape in 2021. In 2023, he dropped: "LAST 3 DAYS ON RYAN'S COUCH," "MOM (demo)," and PRAY FOR ME. Since 2018, he's produced three films, A Study of Him, A Love Joke, and Notes on Black Fame. Previously announced featured performers include Kadijah Wingo (aka Kwingo), D'Jaay Brown Johnson, Shrimp Cocktail and Cam Godfrey. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> for performer bios. Ticket And Show Information Tickets for Kwingo's Comedy Revue<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/kwingos-comedy-rev…> can be purchased through the theatre's Choose-What-You-Pay policy at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> and range from $1 to $40 with no handling fees. Presale tickets will be "Choose What You Pay" online, over the phone, and at the box office until May 30 at 5pm, and after that, tickets will be $10 at the door. Doors open at 9:30pm and the show starts at 10pm. [Icon Description automatically generated]Note that while The Parish Hall has a wheelchair accessible entrance, bathrooms are currently not accessible.

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Shining Star CLE - Auditions OPEN
by Katie Martin 21 May '25

21 May '25

We are looking for talented high school vocalists to take the spotlight! Shining Star CLE<https://mandeljcc.org/Shining-Star-CLE/mandeljcc/> is returning to Playhouse Square on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM. A total of $18,500 in college scholarships will be awarded amongst the top 4 winners. The first-place winner's school music department will receive $2,500. The competition is a great opportunity to highlight a students' talent and bring recognition to the school. Shining Star CLE supports young artists' dreams while raising important funds to support youth and senior programming in our community. Do you know a talented singer (or are you one?) graduating between 2026 and 2029 from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties? >> Encourage them to audition! Entry is free, and all musical styles are welcome. Audition videos should be sent to shiningstarcle.submittable.com/submit<https://shiningstarcle.submittable.com/submit> by June 30th. Questions? - contact: Kate Martin Special Events Coordinator Mandel JCC 26001 S. Woodland Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Direct: 216-593-6214 Watch the 2024 Shining Star CLE video here<https://youtu.be/eguxZ8eI_Dc?si=8L8ZBs-NrZHSBCTj>. Learn more at ShiningStarCLE.org<https://www.mandeljcc.org/shining-star-cle/mandeljcc/>. Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/shiningstarcle/> and Instagram #OfficialShiningStarCLE<https://www.instagram.com/officialshiningstarcle/>

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Last Reminder! Up to 5 Theatres can still win a FREE 4-Performance Musical!
by Terry Bojanowski 21 May '25

21 May '25

Large cuts to the funds National Endowment for the Arts distributes to theatres all over the country, mean that many theatres may not be able to produce as many shows for their next season. This news is devastating! TND Musicals WANTS TO HELP! If you are a theatre or you know a theatre that could benefit from a FREE 4-Performance Package of a musical, *The Case of the Counterfeit Napoleon, A Sherlock Holmes Musical Mystery*, please share this information with the Board of Directors, Artistic Director, or a staff member. SHERLOCK HOLMES is a globally recognized cultural phenomenon with enduring popularity across media. With several upcoming film adaptations slated for 2025 and a strong audience base, Sherlock Holmes-themed Musicals are well-positioned for success. CBS just concluded the first season of "Watson," a medical mystery drama based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's characters. The online entry form is simple. It lets you tell us how this gift of a show could help your theatre and your community. Deadline is tomorrow, May 22 at 11:59 PM (the end of International Sherlock Holmes Day). Click here to see the Licensing Competition information <https://www.licensingmusicals.com/tnd-musicals-licensing-competition> and be sure to go to the *Counterfeit Napoleon *page where you can read the full Libretto/Vocal book and hear song demos <https://www.jwpepper.com/the-case-of-the-counterfeit-napoleon-11512629-7355…> . Since May 13 I've been posting a Countdown to tomorrow's deadline on FB, Instagram, (see links below) and LinkedIn with songs and production photos of the show <https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-bojanowski-ba35a7232/recent-activity/all/> OR you can watch the whole video at this link <https://youtu.be/TYxi-AALBJw> Terry Bojanowski Managing Director, TND Musicals, LLC 440-299-7822 Phone TND(a)LicenSINGMusicals.com https://www.LicenSINGMusicals.com <https://www.facebook.com/TNDMusicals> <https://www.youtube.com/@TNDMusicals> <https://instagram.com/TNDMusicals>

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Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop
by Braelin Andrzejewski 21 May '25

21 May '25

*Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop <https://www.thewrp.org/classes>*THIS SATURDAY: 05/24/25 with KAYLEA FORAKER <https://www.thewrp.org/classes> *Kaylea Foraker studied musical theatre at AMDA in NYC graduating in 2016. Since returning home she has both choreographed and performed across Northeast Ohio. She specializes in Tap/Jazz based choreo and has choreographed productions such as Anastasia, Little Mermaid(Dazzle Nominated) Beauty and the Beast and more! Her Performance credits include: Jo March(Little Women) Janet Van De Graf(Drowsy Chaperone) Polly Baker(Crazy for You) Mary Roberts(Sister Act) Inga(Young Frankenstein) Fiona(Shrek) Peter Pan(Peter Pan) Essie(YCTIWY). Kaylea also serves as the CEO of Northeast Ohio Creatives and is a full time mom to one perfect little boy. She is excited to dance the morning away with everyone! * 05/24/25, 06/14/25, 07/19/25, 08/23/25Saturday Mornings 9am-11amCost: *$25 per student <https://www.thewrp.org/classes>* (Ages 10 and up) - Join us for a dance class designed to build confidence and prepare you for musical theatre auditions. - Each session includes a dynamic warm-up to get your body moving and ready for the demands of performance. - We will break down common audition dance techniques, focusing on the essentials of musical theatre choreography, such as phrasing, style, and character work. - You’ll also learn audition combinations that mirror what you might encounter in real audition settings, with a focus on technique, performance quality, and accuracy. This class is perfect for anyone looking to hone their dance skills, build their confidence, and feel more prepared when stepping into the audition room. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to musical theatre dance, you'll leave feeling inspired and ready to take on your next audition with confidence! -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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19 News HVAC Commercial
by Ashley King 21 May '25

21 May '25

19 News is looking for 4 actors to be in an HVAC commercial that will air in Cleveland and St. Louis markets. Project: Anderson HVAC Heating and Cooling Products 30 Location: Medina, Ohio Shoot Dates: 5/27 @ 2pm Status: Non-Union Rate: Paid ROLES: HVAC Technician (Male, 25-45) Dad (Male, 25-35) Mom (Women, 25-45) Kid (Male or Female, age 5-12) Summary of the script: The spot opens from darkness as the camera in POV from inside a freezer. The door opens to reveal a woman that immediately puts her head "into" the freezer and sighs relief. We then see a tight shot of a child's mouth, saying in a playful voice "it's... so... hot..." revealing he is talking into a fan at very close range in a kids bedroom while playing with action figures. We then see Dad sprawled out in a low lawn chair... with a sprinkler oscillating back and forth hitting him (perhaps forcefully - knocking off a hat or his drink) - Voiceover... AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING? THERE'S BETTER WAYS TO DEAL WITH HEAT. CALL ANTON'S FOR FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE. B ROLL OF TECHNICIAN FIXING AC. [cid:image001.png@01DBCA41.B55345A0] Ashley King Creative Services Producer WOIO | WUAB | WTCL 1717 E. 12th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 O 216-367-7409 [cid:image002.png@01DBCA41.B55345A0] All advertising, production services, consulting services, and digital management services sold or offered by Gray Local Media, Inc. ("Gray") are subject to Gray's Standard Terms and Conditions available at www.gray.tv/advertising<http://www.gray.tv/advertising>

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