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FREE STUDENT TICKET THURSDAYS
by Clague Playhouse News 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

*FREE STUDENT TICKET THURSDAYS: * limited FREE Student Tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Clague Playhouse Box Office at 440-331-0403 <%28440%29%20331-0403> to reserve for any 8 p.m. Thursday night performance. No online reservations can be taken for these free tickets. Free Student Ticket Thursdays are subject to availability and must be picked up by 7:30 pm the night of the performance or will be released. Currently playing: *Silent Sky* *by Lauren Gunderson* * directed by Curt Arnold * *Our Cast:* *Brittany Gaul* as Henrietta Leavitt *Jill Kenderes* as Margaret Leavitt *Andrew Keller* as Peter Shaw *Pam Matthews* as Annie Cannon *Molly Clay* as Williamina Fleming *Silent Sky* presents the real-life story of Henrietta Leavitt and her co-workers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 20th Century. She and the ladies of her department were “computers” for the male astronomers, doing important research, measurements, and calculations for the men, but getting no credit for their work nor access to Harvard’s telescope, “The Great Refractor.” However, Henrietta and her contemporaries Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming went on to gain access to the telescope and to make important discoveries of their own. Showing some of the roots of feminism in the United States, the play is ideal for Women’s History Month. These ladies’ stories are similar to others throughout American history, including the “code girls” who deciphered enemy messages during World War II and the female NASA employees, also called “computers,” in the early space program (depicted in the award-winning film “Hidden Figures”). Annie Cannon also became a dedicated suffragette, marching for women’s voting rights. The theme of seeking our place in the universe should appeal to anyone who has stood in the backyard at midnight, looking up at the stars and wondering what’s “out there”! Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm through March 31. Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office or visiting our website: www.clagueplayhouse.org. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!

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Play On! Opens This Weekend at Independence Community Theatre
by Marge Berke 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Independence CommunityTheatre proudly presents the hilarious comedy, Play On! asits next production. Written by Rick Abbot and directed by Richard Todd,this is the story of a theatregroup trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interferencefrom a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal ofthe dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the finalact is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does. Whenthe author decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre duringthe curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax to a thoroughlyhilarious romp. Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter. Show dates are Friday and Saturday, March 2, 3; 9, 10; 16, 17, 2018 at 8 pm and Sunday, March11, 2018 at 2 pm. We are located at 6652Brecksville Rd, upstairs. Tickets are$12. For reservations, please call216-447-0443. We accept cash, check orcredit.

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North Coast Men's Chorus Presents Maureen McGovern - Saturday, March 24
by bryan＠richcole.net 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

NCMC PRESENTS MAUREEN MCGOVERN KEYBANK STATE THEATRE AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - 8:00 PM Broadway and Recording Artist Maureen McGovern is joining the North Coast Men's Chorus to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. NCMC will start the evening off and then Maureen will thrill you with some of her favorite songs, joined by the men of NCMC on several selections! Gaining fame for cinematic themes like Oscar-winners, "The Morning After" and "We May Never Love Like This Again", Maureen has continued to dazzle with a 45 year career of recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. Purchase tickets http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/north-coast-mens-chorus-presen… or call the Playhouse Square Ticket Office at (866) 546-1353. Multi-Grammy nominee, Broadway and Recording artist, MAUREEN MCGOVERN continues to thrill audiences with a voice that defies categorization. Known as /“THE STRADIVARIUS VOICE,”/ McGovern’s career includes more than 45 years of recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. Maureen’s #1 Oscar-winning International Gold Record, “THE MORNING AFTER” from THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, garnered her first Grammy nomination for “Best New Artist,” and her solo album THE PLEASURE OF HIS COMPANY, with Emmy/Grammy-winning, jazz pianist, Mike Renzi, earned her second Grammy nomination for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal.” She was also a featured guest artist on the Grammy Award-winning SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD: THE MUSIC OF MISTER ROGERS. Other hits include, “CAN YOU READ MY MIND” from SUPERMAN, the Oscar-winning “WE MAY NEVER LOVE LIKE THIS AGAIN” from THE TOWERING INFERNO and “DIFFERENT WORLDS” from the TV series ANGIE. In addition to hearing her music in films and television, McGovern played the role of “Sr. Angelina” in the iconic comedy films AIRPLANE! and AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL and “Rachel” in JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS with Ben Affleck. Maureen made her Broadway debut in 1981 as “Mabel” in /THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE,/ and went on to star as “Luisa” in /NINE/ and “Polly Peachum” in /3 PENNY OPERA/ with Sting. In 2005 she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her role as “Marmee” in /LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL/ on Broadway. She reprised her role as “Marmee” in the 1st National Tour of /LITTLE WOMEN/ and starred as “Anna” in the Broadway Revival Tour of /THE KING AND I./ In addition, Maureen has performed in numerous regional theater productions including /THE LION IN WINTER, DEAR WORLD, OF THEE I SING, GUYS AND DOLLS/ and her one-woman musical memoir, /CARRY IT ON,/ among others. Her recent PS Classics CD, A LONG AND WINDING ROAD, has been praised by /The New York Times/ as “…a captivating musical scrapbook from the 1960’s to the early 70’s. Ms. McGovern’s vocal technique is second to none.” Maureen’s current release, YOU RAISE ME UP – A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, is an intimate yet powerful recording. McGovern says, “We are all a part of something much greater than ourselves and connected to each other soul to soul. Listen with your heart.” For 35 years, Maureen has served the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a volunteer, performer, Board Member, Vice President, and Chairperson of the record-breaking Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Campaign and NYC Telethon Co-Host for 6 years. She supports Music Therapy and has been an Artist Spokesperson for the American Music Therapy Association since 2001. She is currently a Board Member of Medicine and the Arts/Humanism in Medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. “What raises McGovern above most other artists in her stylistic arena is her unique combination of a natural vocal ability, knowledgeable musicality and an amiable manner…a world class vocal artist.”– /Los Angeles Times/

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Workshop Call For Directors - 2019 - 2020 Season
by Workshop Players 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

March 15, 2018 Dear Potential Director, The Ides of March is upon us, meaning that there are approximately two weeks left before Workshop Players’ deadline for submitting to direct in our 2019-2020 season, which will be our 72nd continuous season. If you have directed for us before, you need not submit a resume, but we will need: 1) A list of 3-5 shows you are interested in directing. 2) Accompanying those titles should be a description of the plays that may be copied and pasted from the licensing agency. 3) Your explanation of why/how the show would work in our unique space. If you have not directed for us before, we need the above items, plus a theatrical resume. We are looking for shows that are: 1) Family Friendly 2) Include or are aimed at children 3) Shows with title familiarity 4) Potentially Christmas selections 5) Shows of interest to you from the list below. Please note that we have not “vetted” the below shows for “workability” in our space as that is the job of the director’s vision. If you choose one or more from the list, please justify how/why it would work in our space. We look forward to April 1st (no fooling) to hear from you. Send applications to me at joeandpatprice(a)centurytel.net This is a reminder that Workshop Players Theater is a volunteer organization and that there is no stipend for directing … just the joy of making magic through theatre. Pat Price Musicals: Chicago Godspell Little Shop of Horrors Man of La Mancha Honk! (a musical for children) Seussical Pippin Baby The Last Five Years Dramas: Glass Menagerie Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? Streetcar Named Desire Death of a Salesman Bus Stop Crimes of the Heart Lion in Winter Doubt Proof Lost in Yonkers—dramatic comedy Comedies Odd Couple—but change it up to do the female version Harvey Clybourne Park The Humans Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike The Play that Goes Wrong The Good Doctor Additionally, these are plays that the play reading committee “slept” (in other words, liked but did not choose in the past) Hail Mary, by Tom Dudzick Comedy 2m 3f Playscripts , Inc. Life With Father by Lindsay/Crouse (done in 1978) 8m, 8f 5 teens Comedy, Dramatists Boeing, Boeing by Marc Campletti, Comedy, 2m. 4f Samuel French Butterflies Are Free, by Leonard Bersne Comedy, 2m, 2f, Samuel French First Night, by Jack Neary, Comedy, 1m, 1f Samuel French Philadelphia Story, by Philip Barry, Comedy, 9m, 6f, Samuel French Sunshine Boys, by Neil Simon, Comedy. 5m, 2f, Samuel French -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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2 Male Actors NEEDED
by Carson Coombs 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

We are looking for 2 male actors. We are FilmFreedom Productions. My name is Carson Coombs & I am partnering with my friend, Jordan Meeker, to put on a short series entitled, ‘Elements with Four: The Search’. What is the series about? This show is about 4 teenagers. They all have different 'powers' and got them because of their past. Something happened to each of them, but they don't know what it is, they just know what their power is. They all meet each other and figure out they aren't alone, there are others that are in the same situation. Throughout the series, they try to figure out what happened to them to get their powers. Who are you looking to cast? oledius- (water) power is: speaking to the water & turns into a fish when touching water (male, age range 13-17, must look 16) & kai- (earth) power is: can connect with the earth and can make minerals & gems out of anything (male, age range 14-17, must look 16) Who are you guys? To learn more about us, go to filmfreedom.weebly.com Please email carson_coombs(a)yahoo.com if interested, and I’ll get back to you to set up an audition. Thank you! Carson Coombs Sent from my iPhone

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The Effect at Dobama - Cleveland Stage Alliance Review
by Cleveland Stage Alliance 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Click the link below for the full review: The Effect by Lucy Prebble is a Medicated Success at Dobama Theatre <http://www.clevelandstagealliance.com/cleveland-stage-alliance-reviews-and-…> <http://www.clevelandstagealliance.com/cleveland-stage-alliance-reviews-and-…> The Cleveland Stage Alliance <http://www.clevelandstagealliance.com/home> is an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, up to date information regarding any and all locally-produced theatre in the Northeast Ohio Region. Check out a list of all the shows currently running by visiting the NOW PLAYING <http://www.clevelandstagealliance.com/now-playing-march-12-2018> page! Eric Fancher Founder/Webmaster Cleveland Stage Alliance CleveStage(a)gmail.com

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Berko preview: THE SHAW FESTIVAL-2018
by Roy Berko 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read Roy Berko's preview of the 2018 Shaw Festival go to: www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info>* **********************************

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Special Event: "Ghosts of the North Coast" April 8 at 2pm
by Clague Playhouse News 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

*Clague Playhouse Special Event:* *Ghosts of the North Coast* >From Lake Erie monsters to cursed Carousel horses to haunted wineries, Doug Dziama and Jennifer Dziama Teed explore some of the mysteries, legends and ghost tales of Northern Ohio. Their presentation will be on *Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2 p.m.* Light refreshments will follow the presentation. Copies of their book, *Ghosts of the North Coast*, will be available to purchase for $8.95 (cash only). Reserved seat tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person or by phone 440-331-0403 <(440)%20331-0403> at the Box Office on Wednesday through Saturday between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or online at clagueplayhouse.org. Proceeds will be used toward operating costs of the 2017-2018 season. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!

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EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' A Question of Guilt - an original interactive jury trial murder mystery!
by Mark Little 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' A Question of Guilt - an original interactive jury trial murder mystery! Dover Players is back at a new location after a 15 month hiatus! A special thank you to Rev. Mark Steiger, of the North Olmsted United Methodist Church, for hosting Dover Players' plays for 2018. Dover Players first production of 2018 is A Question of Guilt, written and directed by Gregory J. Lavelle. Call 440-782-0095 now for reservations for only $5.00 each! Synopsis: A Question of Guilt is an audience-interactive jury trial, murder mystery with multiple possible endings in which the audience sits as jury. Verdict forms are handed out to the audience to render the possible verdicts. Question: Will he fry or will he fly? It's up to YOU! Cast: Prosecutor, Michael McCarthy Neil Donnelly Defense, Reese Feldman Brenda Redmond Defendant, Ronald Davis Zack Mitchell Judge Jim Metrisin Bailiff Todd Petrie Loretta Close Sue Shellhouse-Strichko James Archer Jacob Phelps Dr. Robert Corey Keith Behrendt Chelsea Smith Ella Calleri Carley Myers Julie Temple Sherry (Like The Wine) McLain / ? Holly Prather Vivian Eshelman Marilyn Ransom Melissa Chadwick Julie Temple Charles Hadley Jacob Phelps Dr. Melvin Weinstein Mark Little Production Crew: Tech Advisor Mark Little Sound and Lights Ray Plogger Publicity, Reservations and Box Office Linda Little Remaining Performance Dates: Mar. 16-18 Performance Times: Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. (During intermission, refreshments will be served for a nominal cost.) NEW Location! North Olmsted United Methodist Church 4600 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The church is located just north of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel north on Dover Center Road, the church entrance will be on your left. Park behind the church and enter where you see the A-frame sign for Dover Players' production of A Question of Guilt. Cost: Admission is only $5.00 per person. Contact Dover Players (Linda Little) at 440-782-0095 or via e-mail at <mailto:doverplayers@gmail.com> doverplayers(a)gmail.com for additional information or to make reservations. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com

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Auditions for August: Osage County
by Joe Fath 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT August: Osage County by Tracey Letts (Full Length, Drama 6 men, 7 women) Directed by: Joe Fath AUDITION DATES ARE: Sunday, March 18, 2018 & Monday, March 19, 2018 @ 6:00pm Come prepared to read from the script, no other preparations are necessary. Call backs (if needed) will be: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 @ 6:30pm Rehearsals start: Thursday, March 22, 2018 (if cast is available). Show Dates are: Friday, May 4, 2018 @ 7:00pm; Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 7:00pm; Sunday, May 6, 2018 @ 2:00pm; Thursday, May 10, 2018 @ 7:00pm; Friday, May 11, 2018 @ 7:00pm; Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 7:00pm LOCATION: 225 High St. Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077 (Lower Level) Actors will be paid a stipend of 20% of the box office proceeds; there are no equity contracts for this show. If you have questions or if you cannot attend auditions, please send a resume and head shot to JoeF2287(a)gmail.com **Content Note: All actors under age 18 will require parental consent to perform if cast. Presented by Diamond Regional Institute and LytHouse, LLC August: Osage County is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. THE STORY: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.

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