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TOMORROW!!! Workshop with Ohio City Theatre Project!
by Josy Jones 02 May '25

02 May '25

*Join us tomorrow*for a workshop with Ohio City Theatre Project! Ohio City Theatre Project (OCTP) is hosting a *FREE* open workshop at Maelstrom Collaborative Arts on Saturday, May 3rd from 2PM to 4PM, led by OCTP Executive Artistic Director Pandora Robertson. We are looking to connect with more artists interested in ensemble-based creation techniques as we work on our newest work-in-progress! Learn more about our physical, ensemble based process and be considered for future projects! - WHEN: May 3rd from 2PM-4PM. - WHERE: Maelstrom Collaborative Arts; 5403 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 - COST: FREE! - ANYTHING ELSE?: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a light snack. These rehearsals require physical movement. - REGISTRATION: Email ask(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com to secure your spot or online at Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-with-ohio-city-theatre-project-ticket…> . - MORE INFORMATION: Email ask(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com OCTP has produced/co-produced new works by Northeast Ohio artists, including Ray Caspio’s The Wall (2023), the film But to work! (2021) and the plays Central Concern (2019 premiere, 2022 Borderlight Festival Producer’s Choice Award) and Incendiaries (2016 premiere, 2018 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for playwriting).

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Clague Playhouse Announces 2025-2026 Season
by Clague Playhouse 01 May '25

01 May '25

Clague Playhouse is excited to announce our 2025-2026 season. This is our 98th season and our 58th season “in the barn.” We hope you will join us for another year and thank you for supporting live theater! The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie Directed by Ron Newell Show Dates: 9/12/2025 - 10/5/2025, with talk backs with director and cast on 9/13/2025 & 9/21/2025 Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery is the world’s most successful and longest-running play. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate, culminating in a brilliant surprise finish. The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon Directed by Curt Arnold Show Dates: 11/14/2025 - 12/14/2025, with talk backs with director and cast on 11/15/2025 & 11/23/2025 A companion play to last year’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, this year’s The Wickhams takes audiences to the downstairs servants’ quarters during the same Christmas celebration. The no-nonsense housekeeper Mrs. Reynolds, eager new maid Cassie, and lovesick footman Brian are busy with holiday preparations. But their work is interrupted by the clandestine midnight arrival of Mr. Wickham – Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy (who definitely was not invited). The Wickhams is a charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness. Maytag Virgin by Audrey Cefaly Directed by Rose Leininger Show Dates: 1/30/2026 - 2/22/2026, with talk backs with director and cast on 1/31/2026 & 2/8/2026 A classic love story by southern regionalist Audrey Cefaly, Maytag Virgin follows Alabama school teacher Lizzy Nash and her new neighbor, Jack Key, over the year following the tragic death of Lizzy’s husband. The play explores the ideas of inertia and self-enlightenment, and the bridge between the two. Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer Directed by David Vegh Show Dates: 3/27/2026 - 4/19/2026, with talk backs with director and cast on 3/28/2026 & 4/5/2026 Lettice Duffet is an indefatigable but daffy enthusiast of history and the theatre. As a tour guide at Fustian House, she theatrically embellishes its historical past, ultimately coming up on the radar of Lotte Schon, an inspector from the Preservation Trust. The two start a curious friendship, resulting in an epic battle of historical theatrics, quirky make-believe, and possible criminal charges. A show that proves that opposites do attract — or, at least, agree to reenact some history together. Ordinary Days Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon Directed by Anne McEvoy Show Dates: 5/22/2026 - 6/14/2026, with talk backs with director and cast on 5/23/2026 & 5/31/2026 Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home. - - - - - - - - - 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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REMINDER: THEATRES CAN WIN a FREE 4-Show Licensing Package!
by Terry Bojanowski 01 May '25

01 May '25

*BEGINNING May 13 visit us on Facebook & Instagram to hear a song from the show each day as a **Countdown to the deadline to enter, May 22!* *TND Musicals <http://www.licensingmusicals.com/> IS GIVING BACK TO THE THEATRE COMMUNITY!* To celebrate International Sherlock Holmes Day, theatres can enter NOW to win a FREE 4-show licensing package for the full-length *Sh**er*lock Holmes Musical Mystery "The Case of the Counterfeit Napoleon." This is an annual TND Musicals' event which brings prime musicals to theatre stages across the USA (especially ones that may be in need of financial support)—ON US! ✅ Open to ALL professional, educational, and community theatres in the USA ✅ 4-show Performance Package includes full digital licensing materials. Must be performed by *12/31/2026.* ✅ Designed to support theatres, small or large, facing financial challenges LAST YEAR'S WINNER, Duncan Little Theatre, Duncan, OK, was reviewed by the International Sherlockian Society Sept. 15, 2024 <https://www.licensingmusicals.com/news> *Duncan **Theatre* *Director, Tana Calhoun, wrote:** "I can't begin to explain how easy it was to navigate all of the tools that you sent to us to be able to successfully perform this absolutely wonderful musical! I will very gladly use this company again. Not only was it that successful musical, but it was new and everybody loved the storyline and the music.”* DON'T WAIT! Applications due by *Intern*ational Sherlock Holmes Day: May 22, 2025*, 11:59 PM* *C**omplete show information, rules, and online application **here.* <https://www.licensingmusicals.com/tnd-musicals-licensing-competition> Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to me. Know a theatre that could benefit? Please share this information with them. 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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Last Call to Submit for Seat of the Pants' 2025-2026 Season
by Craig Joseph 01 May '25

01 May '25

We're just under one week away from the deadline to submit audition materials to be considered for Seat of the Pants' 2025-2026 season - Wednesday, May 7th! If you haven't yet submitted your materials and you'd like to be considered, please take a moment and do so soon, as we'll begin reviewing materials and sending out callback sides this weekend. All the details about the season can be found at seatofthepants.org/auditions. *If you've auditioned for us before or worked on any of our projects*, all you have to do to be considered is to send your headshot, resumé, and accessibility needs to submissions(a)seatofthepants.org, letting us know if there's anything you DON'T want to be considered for because of a scheduling conflict, etc. *If you haven't auditioned for or worked with us before*, submit all of the above, plus a video link to two contrasting monologues totaling 2-4 minutes, to submissions(a)seatofthepants.org. In all cases, we'll get back to you to either schedule an in-person audition for a specific show, or to let you know that we won't require your talents this season. Hope you can join us, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

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THIS SATURDAY || Free Workshop with Ohio City Theatre Project!
by Josy Jones 01 May '25

01 May '25

THIS SATURDAY || Free Workshop with Ohio City Theatre Project! Ohio City Theatre Project (OCTP) is hosting a *FREE* open workshop at Maelstrom Collaborative Arts on Saturday, May 3rd from 2PM to 4PM, led by OCTP Executive Artistic Director Pandora Robertson. We are looking to connect with more artists interested in ensemble-based creation techniques as we work on our newest work-in-progress! Learn more about our physical, ensemble based process and be considered for future projects! - WHEN: May 3rd from 2PM-4PM. - WHERE: Maelstrom Collaborative Arts; 5403 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 - COST: FREE! - ANYTHING ELSE?: Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a light snack. These rehearsals require physical movement. - REGISTRATION: Email ask(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com to secure your spot or online at Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-with-ohio-city-theatre-project-ticket…> . - MORE INFORMATION: Email ask(a)ohiocitytheatreproject.com *OCTP has produced/co-produced new works by Northeast Ohio artists, including Ray Caspio’s The Wall (2023), the film But to work! (2021) and the plays Central Concern (2019 premiere, 2022 Borderlight Festival Producer’s Choice Award) and Incendiaries (2016 premiere, 2018 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for playwriting).*

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I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith
by Kira McGirr 01 May '25

01 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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ALICE BY HEART Opens This Weekend - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 01 May '25

01 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 2 - 17 Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 7:00pm 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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Clague Playhouse Red Barn Youth Theater Seeks Young Male Actors
by Clague Playhouse 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

The REDBARN YOUTH THEATER at Clague Playhouse is putting on a one act musical play titled RECESS in June, and we are looking for two or three talented young male actors, aged 9 to 13, to complete the cast. The comedy takes place on the last day of school, when a young substitute teacher fills in for the regular teacher who just had a nervous breakdown.........brought on by her unruly "class of clowns." This show is full of laughs! Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 at Clague Playhouse until tech week, when they will be from 6 to 8:30. Tech week is June 16, 17, 18 and 19, and performance dates are June 20 and 21 at 7 P.M. and June 22 at 2 P.M. Please contact the director, Dr. Greg Dziama, via email at dancerdoc723(a)yahoo.com or by phone at 440-933-5987 for more information. - - - - - - - - - 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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Cleveland Public Theatre Presents Part Two of its Popular New Play Series "Test Flight" May 22- June 7
by Kim Furganson 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2025 (Part Two)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/category/series/te…> Featuring workshop productions by Northeast Ohio artists as part of CPT's New Play Development Program May 22 - June 7, 2025 Cleveland, OH-Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) announces part two of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with three more Northeast Ohio playwrights. The featured cohort of playwrights/projects include the following: WEEK 1: May 22-May 24-Unhinged: A Burlesque Play on Modern Dating Struggles<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…> By Issa Vybe Productions Produced by Issa Vybe & Co-produced by Double D' Lee Each performer will share a personal monologue-burlesque piece, beginning in darkness and spotlighting their stories of toxic relationships, such as love bombing. After showcasing their struggles through expressive performance art, the cast will reconvene to share how they've overcome these challenges, distributing resources for support and healing. WEEK 2: May 29-May 31-Grandeza<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…> Presented by Teatro Público de Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre Produced by Alejandro Martinez Written & directed by Ernesto Luna Camargo In Spanish with English supertitles. En español con supertítulos en inglés. Grandeza is a dark comedy exploration of identity, courage, and the weight of cultural expectations. When a teenager comes out of the closet, he uncovers a startling truth: the entire world is trapped in closets of their own, clinging to traditions that have shaped and confined them. Grandeza es una exploración por comedia negra de la identidad, el coraje y el peso de las expectativas culturales. Cuando un adolescente sale del clóset, descubre una verdad sorprendente: el mundo entero está atrapado en sus propios clósets, aferrándose a tradiciones que lo han moldeado y confinado WEEK 3: June 5-June 7-Future Never Land<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/test-flight-part-2…> By Josiah Britt Directed & produced by Jimmie Woody Line Producer: Daniel Christopher McCurry Cleveland history meets Afrofuturism in Future Never Land, a multi-media, rap-classical fusion opera. This historical sci-fi work presents our collective tragedies and triumphs told through the origin story of a poetic and mysterious defender known as the C-Town Crier, as he comes face to face with local heroes, villains, and self-discovery. The entire play is perfectly synced to unedited classical music from famous French compositions, Camille Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals and Claude Debussy's Suite Bergamasque. This play boldly pushes the boundary of lyrical complexity and innovation. TICKET & SHOW INFORMATION Presented Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7pm in CPT's James Levin Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. EVERY TICKET is "Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/>" starting at $1 and can be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>, or through the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. Every Friday is Free Bev Friday at CPT where guests get to mingle with the artists after the show and discuss the performance in a lively, social atmosphere and a selection of drinks are on CPT.

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Final Countdown! The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less Opens THIS FRIDAY at the Hudson Players!
by Michelle Dolciato 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology Opens FRIDAY! Performances: May 2,3, 9,10,11*, 16,17 Curtain Time: 8 p.m. *Special 2:00 pm matinee, order early! Directed by: Dave Stebbins By Jay Hopkins and John Hunter Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French The History of ancient Greece in 99 minutes Don't miss out on this wild, laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek Mythology! Our cast is ready to zoom through the unexpected. Witness the gods strutting down the red carpet while mankind's creation becomes a contractor's nightmare. Join Man and Pandora as they tackle a disastrous wedding gift! Love stories get a hilarious twist in a dating show format, and Greek Tragedies? They're reimagined as sports highlights with drama! Don't miss your chance to see a fun and fresh take on these classics. Act fast—you won't want to miss this epic experience! Tickets are just $15 and are available online at www.HudsonPlayers.com or by calling the Hudson Players box office at 330-655-8522. Group, student and senior discounts are available. Get your tickets today! The Hudson Players is an all volunteer, award winning community theater currently in our 80th season. For more information please email us at info(a)hudsonplayers.com or visit our website at www.HudsonPlayers.com.

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