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by Cleveland City Dance 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

CITY BALLET OF CLEVELAND ANNUAL SPRING REPERTORY CONCERTFEATURES GUEST ARTISTS FROM PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE� City Ballet of Cleveland presents its annual spring repertory concert at The Breen Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m.� The diverse and entertaining program features Act II of Giselle, with guest artists Diana Yohe (alumna of CBC and soloist with PBT) and Joseph Parr from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Giselle tells the story of a young girl who dies from a broken heart and dances for eternity. This ethereal classic ballet is sure to delight audience members of all ages. City Ballet of Cleveland will also dance a new world premiere by Jeffrey Rockland, works by Courtney Laves-Mearini and Sara Lawrence-Sucato and the children’s classic, Carnival of the Animals. �� Presale tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students 17 and under. All pre-sale tickets are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� Tickets purchased the day of the show are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students 17 and under. � � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Additional Auditions for Anything Goes Ensemble TONIGHT
by Lynn Maslinski 18 Apr '18

18 Apr '18

Lorain Community Musical Theater is seeking additional ensemble members, especially MEN, for its July production of ANYTHING GOES. Tap dancing experience is not required. ADDITIONAL AUDITION: Wednesday, April 18th @ 7:00 p.m. AUDITION LOCATION: St. Peter Parish/School 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, 44053 AUDITION INFORMATION: Those auditioning will be asked to sing a 32 bar cut in a vocal selection that reflects the style of the show. Bring your sheet music in the proper key. Auditions will not be permitted with any electronic accompaniment nor in acapella format. High school age through adult. Director & Choreographer - Jacqi Loewy Music Director - Anthony Trifiletti Producer - Marlene Karpinski Stage Manager - Julie Billinghurst PERFORMANCE DATES: July 13th, 14th, 21st, & 22nd @ 7:30 p.m. July 23rd @ 2:00 p.m. PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Lorain Performing Arts Center 2600 Ashland Ave., Lorain, 44052 Please email any questions to lcmtshows(a)gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/LCMTshows/ http://www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org

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POW! ZAP! BOOM! The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is flying into Aqueduct Brewing on 4/28 to save the day!!!
by Wandering Aesthetics 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Wandering Aesthetics, in conjunction with Friday Night Mics, is proud to announce our 35th addition of the popular... Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret The AWARD-WINNING “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret Akron's most SMASHING, most SUPER and most ELECTRIC open mic event returns to Aqueduct Brewing on Saturday, April 28th at 8 PM and invites performers across the spectrum of artistic genres to ZOOM over to Aqueduct Brewing, ZAP their name on the list and BOOM into the mic for a night of "Anything Goes" fun!!! $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door Audience members can pay their covers ahead of time and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <http://epcooker.com/> or via phone at 330.612.3090. ABOUT THE EVENT: Aqueduct Avengers Assemble!!! The Zenith AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is back again, so get ready for a heroic happening! This month's dynamic showcase featuring artistic talent and "ANYTHING GOES" fun will "happen" at Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319> in University Park. Featuring lovable local celebrity Yoly Miller <https://www.facebook.com/justyoly>, Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319>'s fantastic craft beverages, an appearance from a surprise guest or two, and a performance unlike any other, this Electric Pressure Cooker is sure to have the #EPCooker Community shouting, "By Odin's Beard!!!" before the night is through. *** Through humble beginnings in the basement of a Highland Square flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 80+ audience members, 20+ performances and 5 non-stop hours of art. Doors open and registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm with performances beginning sometime between 8:00 - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 12-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at epcooker.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F&h=ATOCzND7E8Ibf…> An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard, stage, lighting and sound system (with operators) are provided. The environment is like no other open mic in the region. This month's emcee: Akron's Own Yoly Miller <https://www.facebook.com/justyoly> ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, comedians, feats of strength, play readings, debates, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improvisation, devised work, full rock bands, storytelling and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an open mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists and advocates. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. From comedians to performance artists and even full bands, many wonderful performers have premiered at the #EPCooker. *** Aqueduct Brewing <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aqueduct-Brewing/445716669099319> has a quality selection of craft beer, cider and food available for sale. Outside beverages are not permitted. Outside food is allowed.

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Announcing the Cast of “bare: A Pop Opera” at WRP
by B W 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Western Reserve Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast of "bare: A Pop Opera"! JASON – Nick Urbanic PETER – Nick Sobotka IVY – Laney Davis NADIA – Korinne Courtwright MATT – Dominic Sonby LUCAS – Daniel Hunsicker TANYA – Kayla Lehman KYRA – Khylee Kridler DIANE – Olivya DeLuca RORY – Brooke Lytton ZACK – Mark David ALAN – Ben Arrington CLAIRE – Stephanie Malfara SR. CHANTELLE – Dayshawnda Ash PRIEST – David Rusnak The show runs July 13-28, 2018!

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LCCC Hosts Civic Orchestra Concert Celebrating Diversity
by Allison Jack 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

LCCC Hosts Civic Orchestra Concert Celebrating Diversity Lorain County Community College's division of Arts and Humanities presents a Civic Concert Band performance celebrating musical diversity at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at the Stocker Arts Center's Hoke Theatre This concert, directed by Mark Wainwright, will feature music by female, African American, Asian, Finnish and Latino composers. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Arts and Humanities office at (440) 366-4013. Lorain County Community College is located at 1005 North Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Communications Lorain County Community College (440)366-7082

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Come and Support Camp !magine and Steppin' Out !!!!
by Vicki Fritzman 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Hello Everyone! Steppin' Out Women's Show Choir's new show. . . *BETTER WHEN I'M SINGIN'* will be for the benefit of Camp !magine this year!!! Two hours of singing and dancing to music from all eras! And a special performance from the campers! Come and show your support at the Learwood Middle school auditorium on *May 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at 7:30*. Tickets are $15.00 at the door or by calling 440-930-4782. Camp !magine is a summer program geared toward students with special needs. Activities are based on target goals and IEP objectives, but also include daily living activities, crafts, games, community service projects, hikes and swimming. Camp !magine is making great strides in the lives of those who attend this wonderful program. Please consider attending this fundraiser - and help to make this program much more successful. Thank You! Vicki P.S. If you've ever considered joining our group - this would be a great opportunity to see us in action - and then audition for us in September! 'Cha!

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Auditions for SPRING AWAKENING at Near West Theatre (For ages 16 to 25)
by Kelcie Dugger 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for SPRING AWAKENING Summer Teen & Young Adult Cast (Ages 16-25) May 14, 15 & 16, 2018 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Spring Awakening July 27, 28 & August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2018 Rehearsals begin Sunday, June 3, 2018 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Growing up is a BITCH. For teenage students in 19th century Germany, it's a fight just to be heard, let alone get any answers! Parents and teachers alike dismiss their questions, fears and anxieties. With only the guidance of their peers, teens Moritz, Wendla, Melchior and Ilsa struggle to navigate religion, morality, sexuality, and coming-of-age angst with heart wrenching - and sometimes deadly - results. Over 100 years later, young people still fight for reliable mentors to hear and support them, and without that guidance, teens, young adults, and even children can enter dark worlds of depression, sexual recklessness, and suicide. Spring Awakening highlights the agelessness of this experience and demands REAL ANSWERS and REAL ACTION. This is head banging, book slamming, body stopping theatre... shockingly honest and alarmingly fresh. Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book bring this story to vibrant life with illuminating poignancy and passion. Based on Frank Wedekind's groundbreaking and controversial 1890's play (once banned in Germany), the evocative Spring Awakening boasts eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music By Duncan Sheik, Based on the play by Frank Wedekind CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Wendla A sweet, but naive young girl who is trapped in her family's unwillingness to teach her about the adult world, but with every passing day, she grows bolder and more curious about the her body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Melchior A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Moritz Melchior's intense and nervous best friend. He has an overwhelming confusion relating to sexual feelings, which seems comedic at first, but quickly develops into a serious issue for him. The system has failed him. Highly sensitive and aware of his inability to fit into the system. Feels like a failure. One of the childhood four: Wendla, Melchior, Moritz and Ilse. Ilse A misguided young girl who runs away from an abusive home to live in an artists' colony. Kind and resilient while also broken and stuck in a cycle of abuse. There is a strong emotional connection between Ilse and Moritz; perhaps in another life they could have been happy together. Martha A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. Hanschen A rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Like Melchior, he also appears to be very intelligent, but uses his knowledge in favor of the system. Ernst A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen. Thea A confrontational school girl and Wendla's best friend. Outwardly believes the adults but secretly questions the blind faith demanded of her. Does not want to rock the boat. Anna A kind school girl and Martha's best friend. She is more aware of injustice than the other girls. Georg A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Otto A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. The Ensemble Seeking a larger than normal cast for this musical. The full company will remain on the stage the majority of the show. Adult Woman (Audition by invitation only) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla's mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior's mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha's mother. Adult Man (Audition by invitation only) Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys' teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse's father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen's father; HERR STEIFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT.

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Paid opportunity-Looking for 15- 20 minutes May 11, 2018 11:15 am
by Erin LaFountain 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

Cleveland Early College at John Hay is looking for two performers (pay $125.00 each) for a 15 to 20 minute performance that may incorporate any cultural themes. Send us an idea, whether it be singing, dance, instrumental and a culture that you are representing. We are looking to add two brief performances at our cultural awareness day. Please email Iris Morales at iris.morales(a)clevelandmetroschools.org Thank you, Erin LaFountain

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Auditions for "The Producers" this weekend at Mad Factory in Oberlin!
by Nina Fisher 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

*The MAD* Factory will be Holding Auditions for their summer production of “The Producers”.* *Where: The MAD* classroom, 39 South Main St, Suite 310* *When: Saturday, April 21 from 1-5 or Sunday April 22 from 1-5 (please pick one) .Callbacks will be Monday, April 23 from 6-9* *Who: Adults and students ages 13 and up. Details: please dress comfortably and plan on staying the entire time. * *Please bring one 32 bar cut in a binder. Accompanist provided. Bring any scheduling conflicts you may have and be ready to have fun!* *Performances will take place July 20-29 at Oberlin High School*

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"Dead Man's Cell Phone" Opening at LCCC
by Jeremy Benjamin 17 Apr '18

17 Apr '18

*Lorain County Community College proudly presents* *Dead Man's Cell Phone* by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Rachael Endrizzi An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man – with a lot of loose ends. So begins *Dead Man’s Cell Phone*, a wildly imaginative comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead – and how that remembering changes us – it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Contains mature language and subject matter. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Performance Dates: April 26, 27 & 28, 2018 Time: 08:00 pm Location: Cirigliano Studio Theatre Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44035 Tickets per performance: $9/Adults; $8/LCCC Students, Staff & Seniors 65+; $7/Groups of 15 or more. Box office info: The Stocker Box Office is open from 12-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 90 minutes before ticketed events (60 minutes before Student Matinee events). To purchase tickets, call the box office at (440) 366-4040 or purchase tickets online at http://www.stockerartscenter.com.

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