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FREE Kids Summer Filmmaking Camp | Apply Today
by Young Filmmakers Academy 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

*Join the Young Filmmakers Academy 2025 Summer Film Camp – Free of Charge!* Is your child a budding filmmaker with a passion for storytelling? This summer, unleash their creativity at our award-winning, internationally recognized Advanced Summer Filmmaking Camp. In an effort to promote diversity, inclusion and economic equity we're excited to announce that our 2025 Summer Film Camp is completely FREE for kids and teens ages 12-17. *Other camps cost between $3,600 to $5,000* *Camp Dates: July 7 - July 25, 2025* Week 1: Screenwriting Week 2: Filming & Acting Week 3: Editing & Special Effects Location: YFA Studios in Ohio City. (Additional locations could be announced) Over three transformative weeks, your future Spielberg will dive into the art of filmmaking, learn from industry professionals, and collaborate with fellow aspiring filmmakers. The camp culminates in a thrilling red carpet premiere of your summer project, showcasing your hard work in front of an audience of over adoring 300 fans. *Why Attend?* • Expert Workshops: Gain hands-on experience with top-notch instructors. • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow creatives and industry professionals. • Red Carpet Premiere:Experience the thrill of seeing your film on the big screen! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to bring your film ideas to life and make lasting memories. Applications are now open! Apply Today at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/summer-application *LIGHTS, CAMERA, INSPIRE!*

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Beck's Auditions for "Chorus Line" and "Robber Bridegroom" THIS coming weekend!!! Some slots still available.
by Scott Spence 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH is pleased to announce auditions for TWO amazing musicals: *A CHORUS LINE* and *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM*, both celebrating their 50th Anniversaries!!! Performers will have the option of auditioning for one or both of these shows, as they do nor run concurrently. *A CHORUS LINE* will be directed and choreographed by Chris Chase Carter (Beck’s *ONCE ON THIS ISLAND*) with musical direction by David Robison. *A CHORUS LINE* plays July 11th through August 10th. Rehearsals will begin circa late May/early June tbd. A CHORUS LINE features 16 dancers on the line (8 M/8 F) plus Zach (Director/Choreographer) and Larry, Zach’s Asst. The show also features an additional 8 performers who are cut after the opening number. All 8 (plus Zach and Larry) return to dance the finale’ *AND* each of the 8 will actively understudy TWO of the roles on the line. Please follow this link for more information regarding roles, etc. for *A CHORUS LINE* https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM* will be directed by Beck Center Artistic Director Scott Spence, with musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and Choreography by Lauren Marousek. *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM* will perform in Beck’s intimate Studio Theatre and plays May 30th through June 29th. Rehearsals will begin circa April 18th. *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM* features a cast of 10 to 12 populating the Natchez Trace in Mississippi in the 1800’s. It packs a wildly comic 1-2 punch combining raucous Bluegrass music with the tallest of tall tales. Please follow this link for more information regarding roles, etc. for *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM*. https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/robber *Auditions for both these shows will happen at the same time*, and will take place at The Beck Center. Auditions will be *by appointment* and can be made for the following days/times by calling the Beck Box Office during regular business hours--Noon to 8PM weekdays and various on weekends at *216-521-2540 ext 0* *FRIDAY, February 21st~~~Appt. Slots beginning at 5PM* *SATURDAY, February 22nd~~~Appt. Slots beginning at 2PM* *For Open Call auditions please prepare a single vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. Dance calls will be held as part of the Call Back process. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.* All performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for their participation. *A CHORUS LINE* will offer 2 AEA contracts. *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM* is non Equity only. *VIDEOTAPE* Auditions are welcome. Just one 90 second vocal needed. A dance reel for *A CHORUS LINE* is welcome. *Beck is unable to offer housing, so please keep that in mind when submitting.* *CALLBACKS*: For *A CHORUS LINE* {2 sessions: *Afternoon or Evening on* *Sunday, February 23rd*} For *THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM* {*Sat. March 1st at 2PM and Sun. March 2nd at 6PM*} More Info about the Director/Choreographer *Chris Chase Carter* here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Christopher-Chase-Carter/

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Want to work for Disney when you grow up? | Kids Animation Workshop Now Enrolling!
by Young Filmmakers Academy 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Young Filmmakers Academy is excited to announce our immersive four-week Intro to Animation Workshop, designed for aspiring animators eager to bring their creative visions to life. This hands-on program will guide participants through the fundamental techniques of animation, from storyboarding and character design to mastering digital animation tools. Led by industry professionals, students will engage in a collaborative environment, learning the art of storytelling through movement and sound. By the end of the workshop, participants will have produced their own animated short, gaining invaluable skills and confidence to pursue their passion in the world of animation. Join us for an inspiring journey into the vibrant realm of animated storytelling! - When: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16 from 6pm-9pm - Where: 2814 Detroit Ave. Ohio City - Cost: $125 for all 4 weeks! We offer Enroll Now/Pay Later with *Affirm, AfterPay and Klarna.* You can choose that option at checkout. *ENROLL TODAY AT: https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/focused-learning <https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/focused-learning>*

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Cleveland Chamber Choir: Walk with us through 16th Century Mantua
by Kira McGirr 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

The regional premier professional choral ensemble, the Cleveland Chamber Choir, will present the music of trailblazing Jewish Renaissance composer, Salamone Rossi on March 1st and 2nd. In "Synagogue and Salon: The Hebrew Psalms and Madrigals of Salamone Rossi", the Choir invites you on a walk through Renaissance-era Mantua, experiencing the music of the streets, the court, the salons, and the synagogues. They will share both the pioneering sacred choral music for Jewish services, and also the secular music Rossi wrote for the Court of Mantua, where he, along with his contemporary Monteverdi, was among the most celebrated of composers of the time. Delight in new Renaissance-style dances choreographed by Assistant Conductor Anna O’Connell and violinist Phaik Tzhi Chua. Enjoy instrumental accompaniment by Phaik Tzhi Chua (violin), Abigail Hakel-Garcia (violin), Jane Leggiero (cello), Natalie Mealey (organ), Adrian Murillo (theorbo), and Anna O’Connell (harp). The Choir will partner with the youth choir HaZamir Cleveland for these concerts. HaZamir is a youth movement that offers high schoolers the opportunity to learn and sing Jewish choral music, and create enduring friendships that transcend geographic, political, social, and denominational differences. Additional support is provided by a grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00pm, Congregation Mishkan Or, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 4:00pm at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk, 45 minutes prior to each performance. Visit clevelandchamberchoir.org to register for tickets. All concerts presented with “pay what you wish” tickets. Thank you for your support! The choir is grateful for the full season grant support provided by the Ohio Arts Council, and The George Gund Foundation, season underwriting from KeyBank, and support given by Trinity Cathedral Cleveland as named Artists in Residence.

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Kennelly Review of Waitress at The Beck Center
by Laura Kennelly 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

*Bottom Line*: This charming production embraces food, melody and movement to celebrate life’s unexpected events — after all, you can’t plan everything. However, if you love musicals then odds are you’ll be satisfied by the delights served by Beck Center’s *Waitress*. Full review at https://coolcleveland.com/2025/02/theater-review-waitress-beck-center-by-la…

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3 powerhouse events, 1 unforgettable weekend at the Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

March Madness is your opportunity to train, network, and showcase your acting talent - all in one action-packed weekend. - February 28: Demo Reel Filming Your demo reel is your calling card, and it needs to showcase your range, type, and talent. This is your chance to work in professionally designed sets, with 4K-quality footage, expert direction, and polished editing that makes casting directors take notice. Our hacker cyber boss and hospital detective sets are already sold out - but you still have a chance to grab 1 Doctor or Nurse, 2 Hospital Patients, and 3 Hacker spots! Secure your slot before they’re gone. - March 1: Alex Collins Co-Star Combinations Workshop (only 3 spots left!) Landing a co-star role is about more than just delivering lines - it’s about presence, connection, and adaptability. In this full-day, in-person workshop, Alex Collins (Stargirl, Lovecraft Country, Manhunt) will guide you through an intensive session where you’ll submit a self-tape in advance, receive expert feedback, and work live with redirection in front of the room. The day will conclude with a Q&A session, offering invaluable industry insights from a veteran actor of over 20 years of experience as a working SAG-AFTRA union actor. - March 2: Oscar Party (RSVP by today!) Hollywood’s biggest night deserves a celebration! Join us for a red carpet (the best one, in our opinion), a fully catered dinner, and a chance to connect with fellow actors in an elegant, festive, and fun environment. Whether you’re toasting to your favorite performances of the year or celebrating your own artistic journey, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Think of this weekend as your creative triple threat - honing your craft, investing in your career, and immersing yourself in a night of cinematic magic. Who can say no to that? Spots are filling FAST. This is your last chance to grab your seat and be part of one, or part of all! Either way, we would love to have you. Sign up now https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration

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Professional Choreographer Call
by Anna Cerveny 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

CDP Company is hosting its 3rd annual Community Collaborative Performance "CONVERGENCE" on June 14, 2025 at Near West Theater. We hope to give voice to other professional and pre-professional choreographers in our showcase by allowing space to air new works/works in progress to the community. We are especially seeking artists producing work that is innovate, diverse, relevant, and challenging. All works must be under 10 minutes long. All styles of dance are welcome! Selected choreographers will be paid a stipend, as well as receive photos & videos of their work, rehearsal space, and other perks. All applicants will be selected based on the documentation submitted & quality of work submitted. All performers & choreographers must be over 18 years of age. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Apply at cdpcompany.org/convergenceapp Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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Cleveland Public Theatre Presents Jeanne Madison's "Showin' Up Black" starting this week!
by Kim Furganson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents Showin’ Up Black<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/showin-up-black-2/> By Jeanne Madison Directed by Jimmie Woody February 20 through March 8, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre announces the world premiere of local playwright Jeanne Madison’s play Showin’ Up Black February 20 through March 8, 2025. Following a sold-out run in the theatre’s popular annual new play development series Test Flight in 2023 and recently receiving a $15,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the theatre is elated to bring this rarely told story to life. Many performances are sold-out already, so advance ticket purchases are highly recommended! Description: On the eve of their daughter's cotillion, the Hopegoodes, an affluent African American family in Cleveland, see their plans for the perfect debutante ball collide with a Black Lives Matter protest. As the protest gets nearer, secrets and competing desires get shaken loose, tearing at the fabric of the family, challenging what, exactly, it is to be Black.  FEATURING: Ashley Aquilla, Drew Pope, Tamicka Scruggs, Makayla Smith, Darryl Tatum CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Director: Jimmie Woody Producer: Raymond Bobgan Line Producer: Kadijah Wingo Scenic Designer: Richard Morris Costume Designer & Props Designer: Mia Jones Sound Designer: Vince Tyree Lighting Designer: TL Codella Free Bev Friday – Every Friday night at CPT is Free Bev Friday when a selection of post-show beverages is free to audience members. Covid-Conscious Performances (Sundays at 3pm) ─Face masks are required by all audience members for these performances. Ticket And Show Information Tickets for Showin’ Up Black can be purchased here<https://www.cptonline.org/get-tickets/?spektrix=https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.cpton…> through the theater’s Choose-What-You-Pay option which allows patrons to pay what they’d like with no handling fees. For interviews with Jeanne Madison and more info about the show visit www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>. [Icon Description automatically generated]Cleveland Public Theatre’s Gordon Square Theatre, where this production will be presented, is ADA-compliant with an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.

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Looking For Guidance About Getting Involved in the Theater Community
by Congruence Learning 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Dear Northeast Ohio Theater Community - I'd love to get some feedback and guidance on how to get involved in the theater community here. I’ve auditioned for several plays and at each one, let them know I’d love to help in any way needed…doesn't have to be a role in the play. It’s been many years since I’ve prepared for a part and there are lots of talented actors here. So, no offense at all taken that I haven’t secured a role yet. But I'd love to volunteer for any backstage position as well and I haven't quite figured out how to do that. I assume it differs from organization to organization, but any general advice would be appreciated!” I recently moved back to Cleveland from living in North Carolina for the past 14 years. Sadly, I left behind all my theater involvement back in high school—still trying to figure out how that happened as it was such and still is, a great fit for me on so many levels, fun, personal growth and socialization. I find I get along easily, happily and with great humor, with theater friends and would love to meet some here. I’ll be volunteering this week at the Playhouse for set design for the Jump Back Ball. I’d love to help with set, costumes, anything backstage, front of house, that doesn’t involve having to stay in one place for any extended period of time :). I’m a ball of energy and like to keep moving around. Love to hear from y’all :). Any and all ideas welcome! I’d be happy to host a get together or Meetup. If there are places in Cleveland where theater people hang out, that would be helpful to know. I don’t consume alcohol, so bars are not a good match for me :) Much thanks! Miriam Follow me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-schuman/

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Pit Auditions for Akron All-City Musical Newsies
by Akron Civic 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

[image: 🎶] AUDITION NOTICE UPDATE: PIT MUSICIANS FOR THE AKRON ALL-CITY MUSICAL’S PRODUCTION OF NEWSIES [image: 🎶] The Akron All-City Musical is seeking talented high school musicians to join the pit orchestra for our upcoming production of Newsies! This opportunity is open to incoming freshmen through graduating seniors. [image: 🎭] Updated Audition Details: [image: 📅] New Date: Saturday, March 30th [image: ⏰] Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM [image: 📍] New Location: Goodyear Theatre [image: 🎼] The pit will be under the direction of Victor Anstine. [image: 🎵] Instruments Needed: [image: 🎶] Reeds: Alto Sax & Soprano Sax, Flute & Piccolo, Bassoon, Clarinet [image: 🎺] Brass: Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Trombone & Bass Trombone [image: 🎻] Strings: Violin, Cello, Bass (upright or electric) [image: 🎸] Rhythm Section: Guitar (acoustic and electric), Keyboard/Piano [image: 🥁] Percussion: Drums/Percussion [image: 🎼] Audition Requirements: [image: 🎵] Prepare two (2) excerpts, each 2-3 minutes in length, that best showcase your musical ability. [image: 🎵] You will also be asked to sight-read a cut from the Newsies score during your audition. [image: 📆] Rehearsal Schedule: [image: 🎼] Rehearsals begin April 27 and will be held: • Sundays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Thursdays: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM [image: 🎭] Tech Week & Performance Dates: [image: ⚡] Tech Week: June 8 – June 13 [image: 🌟] Show Dates: June 14 (2:30 pm and 7 pm) & 15 (2:30 pm) This is an exciting opportunity to perform alongside other talented young musicians in a professional-quality production on a historic stage. To sign up for an audition slot, follow the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F45AAA922A4FAC43... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> Come be a part of the magic and help bring this high-energy Broadway score to life! <https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1025695809578347&set=a.349458397202095…>

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