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Audition Notice: SPADES
by New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church 01 May '26

01 May '26

Audition Notice: Spades by Randall E. Hall Directed by: Dylan Todd Brown Play Synopsis: Set in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, after a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Spades follows the Johnson family as they engage in the ultimate post-holiday ritual: a high-stakes game of Spades. The play explores the cultural significance of the game, which has the power to make or break friendships and relationships. As the cards are dealt, family secrets, sibling rivalries, and romantic tensions surface, leading to a hilarious and intense look at family dynamics. ________________________________ Audition Details * Dates: May 11 & 12, 2026 * Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm * Location: Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 19000 Libby Rd, Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 * Format: Auditions will consist of group readings from the play. Sides will be provided at the audition. You should expect to arrive on time and stay the entire time. * Note: Actors are not required to know how to play Spades if cast; training will be provided during rehearsals. Production Schedule * Rehearsals Begin: June 7, 2026. * Performance Dates: July 24–26, 2026. * Please bring a list of any conflicts for these dates. CLICK HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6zApXSnFGvo2lUKdOgxEwy1xeRpf7k79…> to register for auditions ________________________________ Character Descriptions * NIKKI (32, Black female): The eldest daughter. Short in stature but possesses a commanding presence. She is a professional who is notoriously serious and competitive about card games and family traditions. * MARCUS (25, Black male): Nikki’s younger brother. Charming, athletic, and a playful jokester. He is an engineer who works from home and is a seasoned, confident "card player." * DWAYNE (30, Black male): Nikki’s fiancé. Tall and slightly stocky with a kind heart. He is new to the family's intense "house rules," having learned a very different style of play in college. * ROBERT (57, Black male): The patriarch of the Johnson family. Muscular and protective, he is a serious Spades player who values the legacy of the game and strictly enforces the house rules. * ALEXIS (27, Black female): The middle child. A beautiful woman with a "rough edge." She is highly competitive and frequently trades barbs with her siblings. * MICHELLE (56, Black female): The matriarch of the household. She carries herself with regal grace and is the undisputed "boss of the house," often acting as the mediator during family squabbles. * NARRATOR (Any age/gender): A guide for the audience who provides cultural commentary on the rituals of the African American family and the high-stakes nature of the game.

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Kennelly Review Star Machine
by Laura Kennelly 01 May '26

01 May '26

This month’s short run of* Star Machine*, a Playhouse Square/Baldwin Wallace University collaboration, was also the show’s world premiere. With music and lyrics by brothers Gideon Temple and Hank Temple, book by Hollee and John Temple, and direction by Richard Biever, it takes a serious—yet often funny—look at breaking into show business. And then things take off. See full review at https://coolcleveland.com/events/theater-review-star-machine-playhouse-squa…

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Kennelly Review of Ms Holmes & Ms Watson
by Laura Kennelly 01 May '26

01 May '26

Re-sexed and re-housed, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson return to solve yet another mystery. Now at Great Lakes Theater, the magnificent detective duo still solve crimes, but they’ve moved forward in time (it’s now post-pandemic 2021) and they are now women. Well, kinda women—at least they wear dresses and fancy flowing pants. Playwright Kate Hamill has modernized the classic Sherlock Holmes detective meme and kept the classic Arthur Conon Doyle mystery elements that tickle our fancy. Life’s all still a chase for golden rings, revenge, murder and dominance. https://coolcleveland.com/2026/04/theater-review-ms-holmes-and-ms-watson-ap…

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Foley Effects: Create the Sounds of Film This Saturday at Cleveland History Center!
by Margaret Reardon 01 May '26

01 May '26

-- *Foley Effects: Create the Sounds of Film**Saturday, May 2 | 11am - 3pm | Cleveland History Center* *Description:* Step into the world of sound in filmmaking! Families will experiment with foley techniques to create their own sound effects—everything from footsteps to creaking doors to cartoonish boings. Tap, shake, scrape, and layer everyday objects to hear how sounds transform a scene, then watch (and listen!) as your creations sync with short film clips. Drop in anytime to play and explore. Perfect for ages 5–105, it’s a hands-on celebration of creativity, invention, and the behind-the-scenes magic of movies. Designed for ages 5–105, this open-house program encourages experimentation, imagination, and a love for the hidden details that make films magical. *Admission:* Non-Members = General Admission Members = $5 Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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GRAHAM MUSIC LESSON STUDIO CONSULTING
by robin graham 01 May '26

01 May '26

Happy Spring in Northeast Ohio! Graham Music Studio offers music studio consultation and education. If you are just starting a studio or need help optimizing yours, we can help. These are just a few of the areas we can help with: - billing - scheduling - choosing appropriate clients - policy writing - optimizing your time There is no charge for our initial consultation and packages are affordably-tailored to your studio's needs. I want to use my years of experience teaching, writing, performing and recording to help YOU. Please reply to Robin at robinrgraham(a)gmail.com Thanks and I look forward to helping you run your best studio! grahammusicstudio.com grahammusicgroupintl.com

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AUDITIONS: Angel Street (Gaslight) at Clague Playhouse, directed by Fred Sternfeld
by Fred Sternfeld 01 May '26

01 May '26

I am pleased to announce that I will be directing the opening production of Clague Playhouse's 2026-2027 Season - *Angel Street (Gaslight)*, a Victorian Thriller by Patrick Hamilton. The entire upcoming season will be announced by Clague Playhouse in the near future. ---------------------------------------------------------- One of the longest running non-musical plays in Broadway History *Audition Notice:* *Angel Street (Gaslight)* a Victorian Thriller by Patrick Hamilton Clague Playhouse <https://clagueplayhouse.org/>, Westlake, Oh Directed by Fred Sternfeld <https://fredsternfeld.com/> *Auditions*: by appointment and will take place on Saturday, May 23rd from 1 - 4pm and Tuesday, May 26th from 6 - 9pm. *Performance Dates:* September 10 - October 11, 2026 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. *The Story:* Murder and mystery loom in the air in this brilliant suspense thriller, famously adapted into the film Gaslight. Strange things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured, and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad--that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes. But when Detective Rough arrives one night to visit Mrs. Manningham while she is alone, questions arise and secrets are revealed. Complete Audition Information at this Google Doc Link <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UHLXDe_m-rOwwoSnItLTvAxmPg250NSr9Q9Lru7…> . -- Fred Sternfeld Theatre Director / Producer / Educator Website <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/> Neohiopal Owner / Administrator Website <https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/>

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Parma Symphony Concert May 3
by John Roberts 01 May '26

01 May '26

Final Reminder. The Parma Symphony Orchestra will have their final concert of the season this Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 pm in the Valley Forge High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The box office will open at 2:00 pm . Come early and get a close parking spot. The concert features Hristo Popov playing the Khachaturian violin Concerto along with the Cuban Overture by George Gershwin and the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferdi Grofe. Valley Forge high school is located at 9999 Independence Blvd. Sent from my iPad

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Insurance for the Arts
by Unquoting Insurance Company 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

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Rainey Institute: Rainey Drama Program James and the Giant Peach Jr Opens May 6th
by Alexa 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

HEY CLEVELAND! Come Support Rainey Institute's Drama Club Production of "James and the Giant Peach Jr" at Rainey Institute. Students from 3rd-8th grade have come together to bring the story of James and the Giant Peach to life! Support these young artists at a historical arts education institution that has been apart of the Hough community for over 120 years! Tickets: James and the Giant Peach Jr <https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rainey-drama-club-james-and-the-giant…> Dates: May 6th, 7th, 8th Doors Open @ 5:30 Curtain @ 6:00 Length: 1 Hour (10 minute intermission) Where: Rainey Institute: 1705 E55th St Cleveland, OH 44103 Questions: email afatheringham(a)raineyinstitute.org

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TND Musicals Releases "Just A Play" (It's a musical)) For Theatrical Licensing
by Terry Bojanowski 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Artistic Directors, Music Directors, and Theatre Friends, Originally produced at A Premiere Playhouse, a regional musical theatre in Columbus, Ohio, Just A Play is a full-length musical comedy built around the role-reversal crisis of a playwright and a theatre critic in the early 1990s. Sharp, witty, and wonderfully theatrical, the show explores what happens when the person reviewing the show unexpectedly has HIS OWN musical performed. The title song drew special praise from three Columbus theatre critics, with one calling it music “that expertly apes Sondheim” and another describing it as “a bow to Stephen Sondheim’s modern, minor-key harmonies.” This is one of the very few original stories in Darryl Bojanowski’s catalogue of 39 stage-tested musicals—and one of the boldest. As with all TND Musicals, licensing includes: - LIBRETTO/VOCAL BOOK: Script & Music integrated - just as it happens on stage - FULL CONDUCTOR'S SCORE: not just a few cues! - DIGITAL DELIVERY of ALL PRODUCTION MATERIALS - ORCHESTRA SCORES or ORCHESTRA MP3 PERF. TRACKS (Both included) - PRODUCTION RESOURCES and MARKETING ASSETS - saves you time - MUSIC LEARNING SUPPORT with Realtime Music Solutions’ MP3 tracks TND supports theatres of all sizes while keeping licensing costs manageable. You and your creative team can read the full script and hear song demos anytime at JW Pepper, Music Distributor <https://www.jwpepper.com/just-a-play-11675367/p> Learn more about “Just A Play” (and 12 other Musicals) at TND’s website: LicenSINGMusicals.com <http://licensingmusicals.com/> We’d love to help bring Just A Play to your stage. It’s currently featured on TND’s social posts…Terry and Darryl Bojanowski --

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