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Press Release: MAKESHIFT THEATER SIGNS LEASE FOR AKRON’S HISTORIC COACH HOUSE VENUE
by Matthew J. Wilks 17 May '25

17 May '25

Makeshift Theater is thrilled to announce the signing of a lease agreement with the Akron Woman's City Club (AWCC) for the historic carriage house theater space located at 732 West Exchange Street. This arrangement secures a permanent home for the nonprofit theater company and promises to bring vibrant theatrical productions to the Akron community for years to come. The venue, commonly known to local theater enthusiasts as "Coach House," has a rich history of theatrical performances in Akron. "This agreement represents a significant milestone for our organization," said Jane Bond, president, Makeshift Theater. "Having a dedicated performance space will allow us to expand our programming and further our mission of bringing quality theatrical experiences to the Akron community." The carriage house is located on the southwest portion of the AWCC Estate, a five-acre property in Akron's vibrant West Hill neighborhood. Makeshift Theater will revitalize the historic structure while preserving its architectural integrity and cultural significance. The Akron Woman's City Club has been a cornerstone of Akron's cultural landscape, and this partnership continues its legacy of supporting the arts in Summit County."We're honored to work with the Akron Woman's City Club on this exciting venture," Bond added. "The Coach House has been a beloved venue for theater productions in the past, and we look forward to honoring that tradition while bringing our creative vision to the space." Makeshift Theater plans to announce its inaugural season at the Coach House location in the coming months, with productions expected to begin in late summer 2025. The company has recently brought staged readings of several classic and modern plays to local audiences via multiple community spaces. Makeshift Theater, Inc. is a nonprofit theater company that produces thought-provoking, engaging theatrical experiences for the Akron community. Founded in 2023, the company strives to present diverse voices and stories that reflect and enrich our community. The theatre will now begin the transition of relocating from its temporary space, supported by Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron, to the Coach House. For more information about Makeshift Theater, visit https://www.makeshiftakron.org/; donations to support the theater’s mission can be made on Venmo via @Makeshift-Theater. ###Contact:Jane BondMakeshift Theater, Inc.330-801-1743bond.e.jane(a)icloud.com

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Come See "The Bee" at Clague Playhouse
by Clague Playhouse 16 May '25

16 May '25

*The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *is playing now at Clague Playhouse through Jun 8th! Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Content warning: This show also includes adult language, sexual innuendo, an irreverent depiction of religious figures, gay parents, references to anxiety and family issues, and a song about an “unfortunate erection.” Get your tickets online at bit.ly/ClaguePlayhouseTickets or by calling the box office at (440) 331-0403 (Box Office hours temporarily Reduced: Sat. 1PM-6PM, Show Dates 6PM-8PM) - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org <info(a)clagueplayhouse.org> 440-331-0403 www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/> *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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OUTSIDE CIRCLE THEATER PROJECT PLAYWRITING CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED
by Charlita Anderson 16 May '25

16 May '25

Do you have a story to tell? Submit your 15-30-minute maximum, one-person play to our 3rd Annual Playwriting Contest for a chance to win $100! The contest is open to all interested parties, regardless of professional experience. The theme is "Wild Islands." This theme can be applied in a variety of ways, whether exploring physical landscapes, metaphorical islands, or personal journeys of self-discovery. Contestants are encouraged to interpret the theme creatively, exploring ideas ranging from isolation to heritage, resilience, or transformation. [??] Deadline: June 1st (Extended to June 30th) [??]Submit or inquire to: outsidecircletheaterproject(a)gmail.com

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CPH 2025-26 Season Auditions!
by Casting 16 May '25

16 May '25

Cleveland Play House is looking for actors for the 2025-26 season! The season will include Our Town, by Thornton Wilder; The Christine Jorgenson Show by Donald Steven Olson; A Christmas Story, by Philip Grecian; Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth; Tartuffe, by Molière. Local general auditions for the season will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Local auditions for child actors for A Christmas Story will be held at a later date. To request an audition appointment, please complete this form<https://airtable.com/appFpfBaY76uUmBVG/shrYVPhVnz7iU5wQx> A member of the CPH Casting Team will respond to confirm your audition appointment. For the audition, please prepare two brief contrasting monologues totaling no more than three minutes. Please bring one copy of your headshot and resume with you to the audition. Local auditions will be located at our offices, located at 1901 E. 13th St., Cleveland, OH, 5th floor of the Middough Building in the Outcalt Rehearsal Hall. For more information on the 2025-26 season, please visit https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2025

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Our Summer Sale is LIVE - up to 40% off classes at the Houde School of Acting
by Houde School Of Acting 16 May '25

16 May '25

Our SUMMER SALE is LIVE!! This is the biggest offer we make all year, and it’s officially open. >From now until Sunday, May 18 at 11:59PM ET, you can save up to 40% on some of our most popular online and in-person acting classes at the Houde School of Acting! Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, level up your auditioning game, or finally taking your career seriously - this is the sign you were looking for. Only 10 spots per package are available – once they’re gone, they’re gone for good! ONLINE Class Package options: Lead Role Monthly Package (5 classes/week) - 12 Months $2100 (Save $780) - 6 Months $1150 (Save $290) - 3 Months $650 (Save $70) 1 Class Per Week (Meisner, Script Analysis, or Improv) - 12 Months $1150 (Save $530) - 6 Months $700 (Save $140) Business of Acting - 12 Months $350 (Save $130) Small Group Meisner - 12 Months $1700 (Save $580) - 6 Months $950 (Save $190) Pink Elephant (3 Meisner Classes/Week) - 12 Months $2700 (Save $780) - 6 Months $1400 (Save $340) IN-PERSON Packages (Cleveland, OH): Double Meisner Plus (4 classes/week) - 12 Months $1900 (Save $800) - 6 Months $1000 (Save $350) - 3 Months $575 (Save $75) 1 Class Per Week - 12 Months $1150 (Save $530) - 6 Months $700 (Save $140) PayPal 6-month interest-free payment plans available No time to hesitate - pick your package & let’s get this show on the road! https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration/summersale2025

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Power Yoga & Beats tomorrow night!
by Anna Cerveny 15 May '25

15 May '25

Join CDP Company for the next class in our wellness series: Power Yoga & Beats with DiBa Bennett Friday May 16 6:30-7:30pm Cleveland Dance Project (5505 Valley Belt Rd, Suite B, Independence) $15 suggested donation, open to all levels/abilities Register at www.cdpcompany.org/wellness Flow hard with DiBa to Hip Hop and R&B. Don’t like yoga, but love Kendrick Lamar? Wish you could hear Missy Elliot while sweating in a chair pose (Utkatasana for my avid yogis). Don’t you think savasana with SZA in the background would be so nourishing? If you feel even a little bit of a “yes,” come sweat and release while the beats slap with DiBa for a rigorous power yoga flow. Modifications will be given and hands on assists are optional. *DiBa’s dance career led to her curiosity in Yoga. In 2014, she completed her 200 hr RYT at Yoga Vida NYC, a program grounded in Vinyasa with influences of Ashtanga. She completed the Yoga intensive at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India where she was able to sharpen her skills and knowledge of Yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and chanting. In 2017, she completed her Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training certificate through Blooma Yoga at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. She is currently completing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Akron where she hopes to integrate her passion for mindfulness and movement with her focus on mental health and becoming a licensed counselor.* Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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Churchill at War
by Neil Thackaberry 15 May '25

15 May '25

*Actors Summit Productions Presents the World Premiere of Neil Thackaberry’s Churchill at War* *Akron, OH —* Actors Summit Productions is proud to announce the world premiere of *Churchill at War*, a compelling new play written and directed by Neil Thackaberry. Performances will be held June 20, 21, 22 and June 27, 28, 29 at Greystone Hall, 103 S High Street, Akron, Ohio. *Churchill at War* takes audiences deep into the early military experiences that shaped Winston Churchill’s leadership, along with the stirring speeches and sharp wit that defined his legacy. The play paints a vivid portrait of a man whose words and courage changed the course of history. The 90 minute, one man show features Peter Voinovich as Churchill Performances are scheduled at 7:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with additional Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Set against the elegant backdrop of historic Greystone Hall, this world premiere promises an evening of theater that is as inspiring as it is unforgettable. Tickets are available now and can be reserved by contacting Actors Summit Productions at 234-817-8414. For additional information go to actorssummitproductions.com. Don’t miss your chance to experience *Churchill at War* — a powerful tribute to one of the world’s greatest leaders. *For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:* Neil Thackaberry Playwright actorssummitllc(a)gmail.com Actorssummitproductions.com 234-817-8414

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Final Weekend for ALICE BY HEART - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 15 May '25

15 May '25

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents The Cleveland Premiere of ALICE BY HEART Music by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Steven Sater Book by Steve Sater & Jessie Nelson May 15 - 17 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, ALICE BY HEART explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This Cleveland premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 90 mins Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/alice-by-heart-tickets/> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/alice-by-heart-cast> To see images from the show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/2025-season-photos/alice-by-heart/> To watch a trailer for the show CLICK HERE<https://youtu.be/rJ2MRENlXOM> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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Celebrate 20 Years of Dance this Saturday
by courtney 14 May '25

14 May '25

Join the celebration of all things dance this Saturday, May 17 for Cleveland City Dance's 20th Anniversary under the direction of Courtney Laves-Mearini and City Ballet of Cleveland's 15th year. The show includes student and adult classes as well at the ballet company's child's favorite comical Peter and the Wolf and the wedding for Sleeping Beauty Tickets The performance on Saturday, May 17th is a ticketed event with reserved seating at Lakewood Civic Auditiorium. We recommend purchasing your tickets soon to secure your favorite spot in the theater. Tickets are available online on Friday, May 16: Performance Tickets | Select Event | Cleveland City Dance https://25394.danceticketing.com/r/events/. Tickets will also be available at the door, however the ticket price does increase at the door. If you need assistance do call 216-295-2222.

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I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith
by Kira McGirr 14 May '25

14 May '25

The season concludes for the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, with the two organizations joining forces for "I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith." Mozart’s *Great Mass in C Minor* captivates with its classical elegance. It is paired with Margaret Bonds’ *Credo*, which sets text by W.E.B. DuBois, the pioneering sociologist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the NAACP. Both works feature soprano Katherine Jolly, who has appeared on opera and concert stages throughout the country and is the winner of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals. She is joined by bass Jelani Watkins, well-known to Cleveland audiences as a core member of the choir. Influenced by themes from *Credo*, and following the choir's collaboration in December, the choir has named the music program at the Cleveland School of the Arts as their charitable partner. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm, at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk, 45 minutes prior to the performance. Visit bluewaterorchestra.com register for tickets. The concert is presented with “pay what you wish” tickets. Thank you for your support!

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