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Avon High School Drama Club Presents PUFFS! Two Act Edition
by Melissa Moyseenko 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Hiiiiiii! You can get tickets for Avon High School's production of PUFFS! at https://our.show/ahs-puffs Catch the show November 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 PM, and November 24th at 2:00 PM at the Avon Performing Arts Center 37545 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011 For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play. This production is rated PG-13 like. Questions? Email moyseenkome(a)avoneagles.org -- *Mrs. Melissa Moyseenko* *Performing Arts Center Coordinator* moyseenkome(a)avoneagles.org (440) 934-6171 x6414 she/her/hers

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"The Sound of Music" opens this weekend at CVLT (through Dec 15)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

*OPENING THIS WEEKEND AT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE * *"The Sound of Music"* Music by Richard Rogers • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II • Book by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp NOW THROUGH Dec. 15, 2024 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays, November 24, December 1, 8, 15 at 2:00 PM $23 regular, $20 senior, student, military TICKETS: https://cvlt.org/show-item/sound-of-music/ <https://cvlt.org/show-item/sound-of-music/> Director — MASON STEWART Assistant Director — ERIN STEWART Music Director — OLIVER DEAK Producer — ALLIE MORRISON Choreographer — JORDON MATTHEW Stage Manager — ANDREW KARP Costumer — KATIE WELLS Set Construction, Sound, and Projections — MADELINE McCLURE Lighting — MARCUS DANA Props — JULIA WOLFF Technical Supervisor — STEVE SAVANYU Piano — KRISTEN JOHNSON Prepare to be enchanted by one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. This timeless classic tells the heartwarming story of Maria, a spirited young nun who brings joy and music back into the lives of the Von Trapp family. As Maria teaches the seven children to sing and finds herself falling for their widowed father, Captain Von Trapp, the family must also navigate the growing threat of Nazi occupation. With its unforgettable score featuring iconic songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” and “Edelweiss,” this production promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Join us for a journey of love, courage, and the transformative power of music. With lush, sweeping melodies and touching narrative, CVLT’s first production of The Sound of Music in 30 years transports you to a world where music and family triumph over adversity. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic and inspiration of a show that has resonated with generations. *Starring* Maria — ABBY LONGSHORE Captain von Trapp — CORY BRYNER Mother Abbess — ADAIR ARKO Elsa Schraeder — CASSIE UTT Max Detweiler — TOM JONES Rolf Gruber — EV BRODSKY Liesl von Trapp — KARA SIMPSON The von Trapp Children (Edelweiss Cast)* Friedrich — MEREDITH WAKEFIELD Louisa — RUBY FLOYD Kurt — SHANE JOHNSON Brigitta — VIVIEN MORRISON Marta — NORA FLOYD Gretl — CORA GRANT The von Trapp Children (Do-Re-Mi Cast)* Friedrich — KAI RUBY Louisa — JULIANA SHUMAKER Kurt — SACHA MORRISON Brigitta — LILY SHUMAKER Marta — HOLLY ANN BUDIN Gretl — JOSEPHINE MURPHY Sister Berthe / Mother Understudy — AMY GRANT Sister Margaretta — AMY MANGO Sister Sophia / Elsa Understudy — MICHELA PALMA Frau Schmidt — ELISABETH ROTER Franz — DAVE IGNEZCI Ensemble / Herr Zeller / Max Understudy — GARRETT SCHARF Ensemble / Elberfeld / Admiral — TIM BURKE Ensemble — JOYCE NELSON Ensemble — ROBIN MANGO Ensemble / Maria Understudy — SOPHIE BARRETT Ensemble / Liesl Understudy — AUTUMN JUKER * The von Trapp children will be performed by two different casts. These casts will appear as follows: Edelweiss: Nov. 15, 22, 24, 30 and Dec. 6, 8, 14 Do-Re-Mi: Nov. 16, 23, 29 and Dec. 1, 7, 13, 15 December 1 – Friends of WomenSafe Sponsored Performance: The December 1 matinee of The Sound of Music is a fundraiser to benefit Friends of WomenSafe, sponsored by Junction Auto Family. This performance’s free concessions are provided by Friends of WomenSafe.

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Orange High School Drama Club Presents "Airness (high school edition)"
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

The Orange High School Drama Club presents their fall play, “Airness (high school edition),” on November 15 at 7pm, November 16 at 7pm, and November 17 at 2pm in the Orange High School Auditorium, 32000 Chagrin Blvd. “Airness (high school edition)” is a comedic play that’s all about competition and finding the AIRNESS inside yourself. When newcomer Nina enters the world of air guitar, she has a lot to learn about friendship, performance, and staying true to yourself. The story follows five other air guitar players, along with an ensemble of air guitar announcers, who live, breathe, and bleed air guitar. With classic rock songs like “Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagon, “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi, and “Shadows of the Night” by Pat Benatar, you’ll want to air guitar right alongside our competitors! Tickets are $10 at the door or can be purchased in advance at https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/35946 Cash only concessions will also be available to help support the Orange High School Drama Club See you there! -- *Jackie DiFrangia* OCER, Marketing Coordinator OHS, Thespians Advisor Orange Community Education and Recreation 32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 www.orangerec.com -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Auditions for "Play On!" at Aurora!
by Brian Westerley 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Auditions for *Play On!* *Directed by Brian Westerley* AUDITION DATES Sunday, Nov. 17, 7-9pm Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7-9pm PERFORMANCE DATES January 17 - February 8, 2025 Fri & Sat shows @ 7:30pm One plucky community theater is about to produce a show called Murder Most Foul, a new murder mystery play with the same title as an Agatha Christie novel but with no relation whatsoever. The director/theater manager, Gerry, thought producing the play was a good idea since the inexperienced playwright has agreed to let the company perform the show for no charge. Gerry, however, had no idea what disasters awaited her: the show is hilariously amateur, the "murder mystery" plot doesn't really have a murder, and to top it off the playwright keeps changing the story and script only two days from its premiere! It doesn't help that the cast is disgruntled, and the playwright accidentally deletes the entire sound effect board. All of the disasters come to fruition in Act III when the company performs the actual show with hilarious mishaps at every turn. Play On! is a hilarious love letter to community theater. "Play On!" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. <https://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/upcoming-auditions> https://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/upcoming-auditions

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Auditions for Exit Laughing at Twin Masks on Dec 2 and 3
by Claudia Lillibridge 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is proud to announce auditions for Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, both nights from 7pm-9pm for Exit Laughing, written by Paul Elliott and directed by Laurel Bryant. Performance dates are May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2025 REHEARSALS WILL START ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 TMPAC is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3 in the heart of Twinsburg, off the Square. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script in groups. Walk in auditioners welcome and a Sign Up Genius Link is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5AF28ABFA7-53233031-auditions THE STORY: When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the "girls," what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you're Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you've ever done. You "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you're truly living. A winner of the AACTNewPlayFest, Exit Laughing broke all records for a nonmusical in Springfield Little Theatre's 50-year history at its premiere. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN RACHEL ANN (20’s): College student who seems to have issues with life and men. She has a bit of an attitude. CONNIE HARLAND (Mid-Late 50’s): Rachel’s mother. Discovers on bridge night that contrary to what she believes, life doesn’t end at 55. LEONA (Mid-Late 50’s): One of Connie’s closest friends and member of the bridge club. Beautician by day and lush by night MILLIE (Mid-Late 50’s): Another of Connie’s friends and member of the bridge club. Loveable, exhausting and marches to the beat of her own drum POLICEMAN/BOBBY (20’s): Rachel’s hate/love interest. College student but leads a double life. Must be able to pull off a modified strip tease convincingly. BUTTER-BUT: The cat. Makes a couple of appearances so if you have a cat who loves the spotlight….. Rights secured by Dramatic Publishing Sent from my iPhone

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SKIN-TONE SHADES for Every Cast Member – Personal Shopping Service For Performers
by My Nude Shade 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

*EXCITING NEWS!* For everyone in dance, theater, or performance here in Cleveland, I’m thrilled to share that My Nude Shade now offers *personal **bulk order services* just for you! Whether you’re gearing up for Nutcracker or planning ahead for next season, we’re here to make sure your skin-toned wardrobe needs are met—thoughtfully, inclusively, and on time. *WHAT WE OFFER:* Customized shopping experience for skin-toned essentials for all shades of skin, tailored to fit your cast’s unique needs. We work with dance schools, theater groups, and any organization looking for perfectly tailored wardrobe support! *READY TO CHAT? *Let’s connect! Reach out to Ebony at info(a)mynudeshade.com. *Don't need a bulk order?* Check out *My Nude Shade <https://92dd5f7f.streaklinks.com/CMo0O6q7-4m7xlcgxgPxq8PJ/https%3A%2F%2Fwww…> *for more info. Excited to help you make this season and beyond unforgettable! *Ebony Glass* *(Founder & Creative C.E.O.)* ᐧ

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Sunday's performance of The Outsiders at Saint Ignatius High School
by Caitlin Lynch-Huggins 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Our performances for Friday and Saturday are sold out, but there is still time to get your tickets to see the Saint Ignatius Harlequins' production of *The Outsiders* at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius High School this Sunday, November 17, at 2pm. Purchase tickets at www.ignatius.edu/the-outsiders and enjoy the show!

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Announcing the Cast for ALTAR BOYZ - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ Book by Kevin Del Aguila Music & Lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker Conceived by Marc Kessler & Ken Davenport December 6 - 21 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 7:00pm Get your tickets to this laugh-packed award-winning musical comedy! A foot-stomping, rafter-raising musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the Altar Boyz delight their audience. Performing a full set, including their signature hits “Rhythm In Me,” “The Calling” and “I Believe,” the Boyz question their loyalty to each other and ask whether or not faith is really holding them together. In the end, they deliver a message of unity: “there is no star as bright as its constellation, no harmony in a single voice.” RATED: PG RUN TIME: 90 mins Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/altar-boyz-tickets/> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/altar-boyz-cast> 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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Mary Bridget Davies ROCKS Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Beck Center For The Arts Announces Tony Nominee(r), Mary Bridget Davies Live In Concert Featuring Songs from Janis To Alanis and Returning As The Narrator In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lakewood, OH - Beck Center for the Arts is<https://www.beckcenter.org/> thrilled to once again shine the spotlight on Mary Bridget Davies, beloved local superstar and Tony nominee(r). Beck Center will present Mary Bridget Davies and her band in a T.J. Armand, Carl H. Paiva JP, and Bev Ragovoy production of Mary Bridget Davies Live In Concert: Janis to Alanis in the Senney Theater on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., promoting her new compilation album Don't Compromise Yourself<https://open.spotify.com/album/1QTV2ub8U1hZwdT0MysXzq?si=BpvleHCOS3Stnn5BFG…>. Mary Bridget Davies also returns to star in Beck Center for the Arts' production as The Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/joseph2>, after a sold-out run last holiday season in Lakewood. Fresh off the limited-run performing her Tony Award(r) nominated role as Janis Joplin in London's West End, the critics were wowed by her mind-blowing performance and wrote: "An absolute powerhouse of a performer," Theatre & Tonic, "She oozes star power," What's On Stage, and "Mary Bridget Davies is astonishing as the legendary soul-stirring singer," London Theatre. Her new concert is a dynamic musical journey celebrating such iconic artists as Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morissette, and other iconic female musical artists. Featuring hit songs such as "Piece of My Heart," "The Best," "You Oughta Know," and many more, Mary's dynamic show and powerful vocals are sure to rock the Senney Theater! Tickets are $49 per person, plus a $5 per ticket service fee, and go on sale Saturday, October 19, 2024 at noon at BeckCenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater> and 216-521-2540. Purchase the concert and musical tickets in the same sales transaction and receive a discount of $5 off each ticket for each production at 216-521-2450. This offer is not good on prior sales or multiple discounts. Beck Center for the Arts is also thrilled to boast the return of Mary Bridget Davies as The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Running December 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in the Senney Theater, this musical is guaranteed to bring the whole family together to enjoy all genres of music and a brilliantly colorful production. The 2024 production sold out and broke all box office records. This beloved musical features lyrics by Tim Rice and music inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical Director, Larry Goodpaster, alongside Director Scott Spence, create a hit for all ages on the Senney Theater stage. Lauren Marousek delivers eye-catching choreography. This compelling family-friendly musical is irresistibly entertaining. Patrons go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of father Jacob. If only his brothers agreed! Artistic Director and director of the return of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Scott Spence, presenter of Janis to Alanis stated, "It brings us such joy to be able to continue to share the immense talents of this Artist. Having just returned from a wildly successful London run as Janis Joplin (reprising her Tony-nominated performance) we are thrilled to have Mary Bridget in concert for these two nights only!" Running December 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in the Senney Theater, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat runs on the additional dates of THURSDAYS December 12 at 7:30 pm, December 19 at 7:30 pm, 2024, and January 2, 2025. Saturday, December 7, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 14, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 21, is 2:30 pm ONLY; Saturday, December 28, 2024, is 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm; and Saturday, January 4, 2025, is 2:30 pm ONLY. Tickets on sale now at BeckCenter.org.<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/joseph2> Ticket prices range from $41 (adults), $37 (for seniors 65 and older), $20 for students with valid ID, and $15 for children between five and 12 years of age. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at the time of purchase. Adults and seniors save $5 off theater tickets when they use promo code SON before Nov 27, 2023. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performance is 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general admission seating for just $15. Smart Seats are available for each performance at just $15 per person. Recommended for ALL ages (5 years old and older). For more information on Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, please visit beckcenter.org. Purchase the concert and musical tickets in the same sales transaction and receive a discount of $5 off each ticket for each production at 216-521-2450. This offer is not good on prior sales or multiple discounts. "Jubilant... What keeps the show alive is its delight in simple storytelling, the bounce of Tim Rice's lyrics and the merry eclecticism of Andrew Lloyd Webber's score, which embraces country and western, calypso, French Chanson and Elvis-style rock... There is wit in Lloyd Webber's willingness to try different styles and in Rice's verbal dexterity." - Michael Billington, The Guardian This musical is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts, located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information, visit beckcenter.org. For those who crave more Mary Bridget Davies tunes in their life, they can purchase her album, Don't Compromise Yourself, here.<https://orcd.co/marybridgetdavies> Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent.

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Cleveland Dance Fest Returns for it's 9th Year
by Elyse Morckel 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

*3-day dance festival located in Cleveland!* *november 22nd, 23rd & 24th* Every November, *The Movement Project *hosts *Cleveland Dance Fest <https://www.themovementproject.org/about-the-festival>*, an annual 3-day festival featuring new works from local artists, the regional midwest, and beyond in our *Professional Concerts Series (4 concerts), Youth Showcase, Virtual Dance Film Gallery, and master classes for professional and pre-professional dancers.* This year's festival will feature over 175 artists representing the diverse ecosystem of dance. The Movement Project is committed to providing a sustainable and equitable experience for artists, providing them with fair compensation, resource support, high quality production values, and above all an experience that values the diverse and inclusive gathering of artists to share their work to audiences in an accessible and affordable format. “I love the warmth and the care and the respect that we’ve gotten from the staff and the audiences at CDF for both years we have performed and taught. And it really has given me the courage to spread my wings as a choreographer and trust in the gifts that I have and the message that I want to share with the greater Cleveland community. Without the support of the staff (The Movement Project) I don’t know that I ever would have accomplished those things.” — Dr. Munirah Bomani, Caribe Conexion (CDF 2021 Emerging Works Concert Artist, CDF 2022 & 2023 Commissioned Artist) For festival schedule and to purchase tickets use the link: https://www.themovementproject.org/festival-schedule-tickets-24 For a full line-up of the artists presenting their work this year: https://www.themovementproject.org/meet-the-artists-24 To register for professional or pre-professional master classes: https://www.themovementproject.org/master-classes-24 *Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)* Associate Director | Company Member 330.962.9547 | elyse(a)themovementproject.org https://www.themovementproject.org/

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