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FOURTH WEEKEND: MAR 22 - APR 21: 7 Workshop Productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists
by Caitlin Lewins 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2018<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/category/series/tes…> Featuring 7 Workshop Productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists as part of CPT's New Play Development Program MARCH 22 - APRIL 21 Test Flight 2018 is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production, providing both local and national artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. Test Flight encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system, activating an art-focused environment. Week 1: March 22 - 24 EVERYTHING IS OKAY (AND OTHER HELPFUL LIES) Created by Melissa Crum & Caitlin Lewins, 2016/2017 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellows | Directed by Craig J. George Week 2: March 29 - 31 (DOUBLE BILL) SET FIRE AND START AGAIN Written & Directed by Carrie Williams THE JUDGE Created by Fratellanza | Written by Jim & Paul Manganello WEEK 3: APRIL 5 - 7 (DOUBLE BILL) CONFIGURATIONS OF A DIVINE BITCH Conceived & Created by Plump Olive Productions | Created in Collaboration with the Ensemble MILKDRUNK Written & Performed by Cathleen O'Malley | Directed by Elaine Feagler Week 4: April 12 - 14 TALE OF A JIMINIRISING Written & Performed by Jimmie Woody | Directed by Sheffia Randall Dooley Week 5: April 19 - 21 ODYSSEUS UNRAVELED Conceived & Directed by Daniel McNamara Tickets are $12 - $18. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Volunteer for CPT's 5th Annual Station Hope!
by Andrew Valdez 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Volunteer at Station Hope! We need your support as we create this powerful and unique event Station Hope for the fifth year! What is Station Hope? Station Hope is a collection of short works of theatre, dance, choral performances, and visual arts installations, all inspired by historical and current social justice issues. Taking place throughout Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John's Episcopal Church in Ohio City, the event aims to bring together neighborhoods and individuals to engage and reflect on social justice, equity, and a shared vision of hope. Station Hope is on Saturday, May 5th from 6:30 - 10:00pm (volunteer shifts will start before and end after the event). Volunteer Tasks - What do we need you to do? First and foremost: be active and engaged in the event itself, while also helping attendees navigate the evening. * Check out the Event! Don't worry - you'll have plenty of time to experience the event yourself * There are two Volunteer shifts available for the event: 5:45pm - 8:30pm and 8:15pm - 11pm Specifically, volunteer duties will break down as follows: * Ushers - Help monitor traffic flow and answer questions, direct attendees to particular venues along with our CPT House Management Staff * Parking/Outdoor Support - Direct attendees to parking areas and event monitor outdoor spaces along with our CPT facilities staff Individuals who are interested in volunteering must attend one of the two volunteer meetings before Station Hope: Sunday, April 29th at 1pm -OR- Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30pm. These meetings are an opportunity for CPT Staff to fill volunteers in on more details, and for volunteers to tour St. John's, and maybe see some artist work before the big day! If you are interested please contact Andrew Valdez at CPT by Friday, April 21st. Contact can be made via phone or email: avaldez(a)cptonline.org<mailto:avaldez@cptonline.org> or 216-631-2727 ext. 242. We hope you can help us make Station Hope happen come Saturday, May 5th! Andrew Aaron Valdez New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre p: 216.631.2727 x242 e: avaldez(a)cptonline.org

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Accepting New Plays through April 30!
by Playwrights Local 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Announces its 2018 OPEN SUBMISSION PERIOD New ten-minute, one-act, full-length, and radio plays by writers from Northeast Ohio accepted from January 1 - April 30, 2018. No fee for submitting! Playwrights Local seeks original, unproduced plays for our 2018-2019 season and events, including: - The 4th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival - Play Lab development program - Roundtable staged reading workshop - Our new podcast play series - ...and more! Playwrights may submit up to three pieces: - One ten-minute play - One one-act (30-60 pages) or full-length play (60-120 pages) - One radio/podcast play (25-60 pages) All unproduced, original plays for adult audiences are accepted, including one-person plays. (Not accepted: children’s plays, musicals, adaptations of copyrighted material, and translations.) Find more information at http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/. NO SUBMISSION FEE Open to all playwrights age 18 or older who are permanent residents of any county in Northeast Ohio, as pictured at http://wikitravel.org/upload/e n/6/69/NE_Ohio_Counties.png. Submissions open at 12:01am on January 1, 2018, and close at midnight on April 30, 2018. Early submissions are encouraged. Selections will be announced by August 31, 2018. For guidelines and additional information, see http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/. ABOUT US Playwrights Local is a 501(c)(3) theater company based in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home base for all novice and experienced dramatic writers in Northeast Ohio—that is, to serve as a creative outlet for anyone interested in writing for the stage and screen. We offer free classes, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Playwrights Local strives to increase the impact of original theater on the community and to raise the profile of area playwrights both within Greater Cleveland and beyond.

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AUDITIONS: Rare Form Improv @ Ensemble Theatre in Coventry
by Rare Form Improv 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴ AUDITION NOTICE RARE FORM Sat, April 28, 12:30-4:30 & Tues, May 1, 6-10 *Rare Form*, Cleveland's own Professional Improv Comedy Troupe, is excited to announce auditions! We are looking for: Dedicated actors who demonstrate a willingness to "jump", strongly support their scene partner(s), and efficiently apply the basics (object reality, character development, environment, relationship, etc). Availability: We rehearse 1-2x's a week and perform at *least* once a week, mainly at the *Hofbrauhaus Cleveland*, on Saturdays. We are looking for those who will show up for rehearsals and fully commit to the troupe. Bottom line: we're looking for people who play well with us! We are also looking for a musician who can competently invent and play music during shows. Requirements for Musician: - Must own their own (portable) instrument - Must be able to attend rehearsals - Must be able to improv music Auditions will be held at *Ensemble Theatre *in Coventry. Expect Auditions to be in groups of size 5-15 and last 30min each. Please bring your head shot and resume. Due to the nature of our troupe, a cover letter addressing how and why you would be a good fit for Rare Form is *strongly encouraged*. 18+ please. Sign up for your audition time online at the address below! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b48aeac28a1ff2-auditions <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F60b…> Can't wait to see you there! Auditions: --Day 1 Saturday, April 28 12:30pm - 4:30pm --Day 2 Tuesday, May 1 6:00pm - 10:00pm Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44118 Call backs will be invite only. Date/time and location to be disclosed upon invitation. Never seen us before? Then be sure to check out our website to discover more about us by clicking the link below! https://www.rareformimprov.com/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rareformimprov.com%2F&h=AT…> *THIS WEEK ONLY*, be sure to experience us live at *Hofbrauhaus* on Friday the 13th for a special THEMED edition of our weekly shows!!! Upstairs in the Hermit Club, Admission is FREE, doors open @ 7:30, improv @ 8:30. Hope to see you there! *Gordon Hinchen** ·* ΣΤΓ Director of Projects & Marketing (440) 975-6216 *Jon Heus* Director of Finance & Events Manager (440) 681-0404 Rare Form rareformimprov(a)gmail.com Visit our Website <https://www.rareformimprov.com/>, Check out our YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GUQ7n0nQgHrjBFdLOav8A> channel, or Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RareFormImprov/>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rareformimprov/>, or Twitter <https://twitter.com/RareFormImprov> --Cleveland's Own-- [image: Rare Form] <https://www.rareformimprov.com/> ✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴✴

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Musical auditions
by Marilyn Forster 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

* MUSICAL ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS* * GHOSTLIGHT* Book and Lyrics, Marilyn Forster Music, Michael Shirtz Directed by James Fleming, Chicago Musical Direction John Kustec Choreography Kirsten Hall *Audition Dates: Saturday, May 5, 4-7 Sunday, May 6, 1-3; Callbacks, 3-5* Video submissions also accepted. (See below) *Audition Location:* Trinity United Methodist Church 214 E Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 *Audition Information:* *Registration will begin 30 minutes prior to audition start time. Be prepared to stay for the duration of each audition session**. *Registration is also available at SignUpGenius. Those auditioning should be prepared to *cold read* from the script and prepare a *32 bar cut* from the *swing era* with *sheet music in your vocal key*. Auditions will not be permitted a cappella or with electronic accompaniment. *Dress for movement** and bring a head shot or current photo.* *Rehearsals begin:* *July 28, 2018*. *Performance Dates:** August 23, 24, 25, 2018. *Sandusky State Theatre 107 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 *Travel Stipend of $100 to 10 principals.* * GHOSTLIGHT* *All the drama of opening night unfolds, as the State Theatre, Sandusky, Ohio, opens Oct. 21, 1928. This “Million Dollar Theatre” is the first in the area to feature Vaudeville “headliners”.* *Conflicts of sibling rivalry, jealous lovers, and ships colliding, are led by a ghost with a tragic past. Bubbling with the energy of the prohibition era, this story is in full swing with history.* *Cast*: *5* *WOMEN:* Sadie; 20-35; This is her story. She struggles with loss and identity. Sylvia; 25-45; Sadie’s sister; Vaudeville headliner; Sophie; 45-60; Their mother: Nancy and Laverne Ross; 20-45; Headliners, Tap Dancing Duo. *7 MEN*: Ben; 25-40; Local fisherman; Phillip 25-40 Shipping magnate: Oscar; 25-40; steamboat captain; Leon; 40-60; Theatre Stage Manager: Julius 25-45 Headliner Magician. ENSEMBLE: (Directors Discretion) Vaudeville performers, townspeople, seamen. *Video Submissions:* Include resume and photo. Submit as a video file (MP 4) or upload to Youtube with link; or Vimeo with link: Prepare music as described above. *QUESTIONS**: * *Call*: 419-656-8092 *Email:* SanduskyStateGhostlight(a)gmail.com

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Headshot Special!!
by Barbara Stitzer 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

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Save Your Spot at Our FREE Tech Night for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
by Natasha Fly 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

InsideCPH Presents a FREE Tech Night at Your Cleveland Play House! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Allen Theatre (Playhouse Square) Hear from the director and designers, then sit in on a technical rehearsal ("tech") to see how set, lights, sound, costumes and actors all come together as opening night nears! TO RSVP FOR FREE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: https://goo.gl/v33m79 Tech Nights Hear from the director and designers, then sit in on a technical rehearsal ("Tech") to see how set, lights, sound, costumes and actors all come together as opening night nears! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee APRIL 14 - May 6 | Times Vary Allen Theatre (Playhouse Square) Six middle school misfits are thrown into a cutthroat, high-stakes competition, and P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M takes first place. Welcome to the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, where eccentric adolescents (all played by adults!) get their chance to shine as they vie to prove they are worthy of a shot at "Nationals." A touching and irreverent coming-of-age comedy with a high-spirited, improvised spelling bee, this Tony Award-winning musical is a laugh-out-loud winner for all ages. FOR TICKETS VISIT: https://goo.gl/58HHkB

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"bare: A Pop Opera" Auditions at Western Reserve Playhouse Next Week!
by B W 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Directed by Co-Artistic Director Brian Westerley Music Direction by Dave Stebbins Choreography by Kristy Cruz Book & Music: Damon Intrabartolo Book & Lyrics: Jon Hartmere Performance Dates: July 13-28. Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 6:30PM Rehearsals will start on or around May 29th. A pulsating, electric contemporary rock musical, bare follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. Peter and Jason have fallen in love with each other, but Jason -- a popular athlete -- fears losing his status if he is discovered to be gay. Unpopular Nadia, Jason’s sister, is contemptuous of Ivy, a beautiful girl with a questionable reputation. As the group attempts to put up a production of Romeo and Juliet, tensions flare, self-doubt simmers, and God’s path seems more difficult to find than ever. bare rings with the sounds of youthful repression and revolt. With a unique sung-through pop score, heart-pounding lyrics, and a cast of bright young characters, bare is a provocative, fresh, and utterly honest look at the dangers of baring your soul, and the consequences of continuing to hide. ALL ETHNICITIES & GENDER INDENTITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION Please prepare a song in the style of the show, BUT NOT FROM THE SHOW. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. Be prepared to move, as well. Pease bring a resume & headshot with you to the audition. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held Tuesday, April 17 at 7PM. Sign up to audition here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafad2dabfa7-bare Questions? Contact Brian at brianw(a)westernreserveplayhouse.org<mailto:brianw@westernreserveplayhouse.org>

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Western Reserve Playhouse Presents "Dogfight" Opening This Weekend!
by B W 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Western Reserve Playhouse presents the musical Dogfight! Dogfight, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Peter Duchan, will run April 13-28. It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. Artistic Director Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski directs this amazing show, with musical direction by Dave Stebbins. Kimberly Sullivan, Kyle Burnett, Nina Takacs, Kaleigh Velette, Maximillian Winer, Zachary Palumbo, Daniel Hunsicker, Ben Arrington, Brian Innenberg, Diane Roberts and Kevin Cline grace the WRP stage, with ensemble work from Kayla Lehman, Micayla Carafelli, Ryan Dyke, Dorota Zarzycka and Steven Schuerger. Show Times: 8PM Fridays & Saturdays (except April 21st); 2PM and 6:30PM Sunday. Tickets: $17.00 Adults; $15.00 Seniors & Students. 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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Free Performance: HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm
by Greg Vovos 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE FREEPerformance on Thursday, April 19 (7:00pm) at the CuyahogaCounty Public Library (Parma Branch - 2121Snow Rd.) Based on the true story of a man from NE Ohio who overcameheroin addiction, HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLEJUNKIE is an award-winning play written by Greg Vovos and featuringChristopher Bohan*. It is a humorous, heartbreaking, but ultimately hopefullook into the struggles faced by those caught in heroin’s deadly grip. HTBARJ premieredat Dobama Theatre in the Summer of 2017 where it was directed by Nathan Mottaand played to sold-out audiences and received both critical and audienceacclaim, including a feature in the New York Times. Now it returns for a onetime FREE performance. The 90-minute production will be followed by atalkback with the playwright, actor, and the man who inspired the play. Though it’s not necessary, you may register for theperformance at this link: And if you’d like to get a feel for what the play is like,here’s a link toan extended trailer. Please note, the play does have some profanity and depictsdrug use. Any questions can be emailed to: iorhino(a)yahoo.com. Or you can like our HOWTO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE page on facebook. "Sometimes,a play simply must be seen because it speaks so many languages. "How to Bea Respectable Junkie," ... is something of a Rosetta stone.” Andrea Simakis, THE PLAIN DEALER "...apowerful piece of theater...brutally precise.” Christine Howey, SCENE We are grateful to the Cuyahoga County Public Library’sgenerosity for enabling us to share this important work with the community,free of charge. *Member of Actors’ EquityAssociation How to BeA Respectable Junkie is aspecial evening of theater. Superb acting, within the confines of a meaningfulscript…absolute must-be-seen theater for anyone who goes to be informed, toshare in a real experience. Roy Berko, CoolCleveland

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