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IMPROV FOR ACTORS – A Practical Approach, with Marc Moritz @NANCY MOSSER CASTING /PITTSBURGH!
by Marc Moritz 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Hey Pittsburgh (And ALL) I am offering these unique classes at the fabulous *Nancy Mosser Casting* in Pittsburgh! We fill every class and the next is *THIS SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 14*! IMPROV FOR ACTORS – A Practical Approach, with Marc Moritz *DATE: Saturday,September 14* *TIME: 11AM – 1PM* *WHERE: Mosser Casting, 3583 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201COST: $60* REGISTER HERE: https://checkout.square.site/buy/47IRVWTQ57YBIA7R5O2ZQBSE *Email me with any questions!* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Improv is the number one thing asked for when auditioning for commercials and looking for representation. As every savvy commercial actor knows, many auditions are strictly improvised and in order to BOOK, you need to have these skill sets! Learn how to better think on your feet, be more spontaneous, and come up with innovative solutions *Throughout the class we’ll cover*: *-How to use improv to showcase your own personality/Thinking quickly on your feet-Working on different types of commercials (spokesperson, two-person, solo spots, etc.)-Using improv to make the script/copy your own-How tone can inspire your improv within the spot-Audition prepping under a tight deadline-Using improv skills when the commercial only uses physicality and no dialogue-How to do self tapes when you don’t have time to find a reader-Creating an instant character fully realized at a moment’s notice and much more!* *DATE: Saturday,September 14* *TIME: 11AM – 1PM* *WHERE: Mosser Casting, 3583 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201COST: $60* REGISTER HERE: https://checkout.square.site/buy/47IRVWTQ57YBIA7R5O2ZQBSE ------------------------------ *ABOUT MARC MORITZ (AEA):* Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim / Hal Prince Musical, Merrily We Roll Along. Other roles include Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Turpin (Sweeney Todd) , Mister Mister (The Cradle Will Rock), Mysterious Man (Into The Woods), Chairman (Mystery of Edwin Drood), Grumio (Taming of the Shrew), Ezekiel Cheever (The Crucible), Redlich (Bell, Book, and Candle), Malvolio (Twelfth Night), Caius (Merry Wives of Windsor), Claudius (Hamlet) , Joe Boyd ( Damn Yankees), Interlocutor (The Scottsboro Boys), Murray (The Odd Couple) , Sheftel (Yentl), Otto Frank (Diary of Anne Frank), Emperor Joseph (Amadeus), Touchstone ( As You Like It) , Old Shepherd (Winter’s Tale), Al Lewis (Sunshine Boys), and Roger (She Stoops to Conquer). Theatres : Goodman , Long Wharf, New Harmony, Dobama, Karamu, Porthouse, Oberlin Summer Theatre , Idaho Shakespeare, Carousel Dinner Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Riverside Shakespeare, Cleveland Playhouse, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Rubber City, None Too Fragile, and Human Race . Marc was the Founder / Director of Cleveland’s successful Improv Troupe – GIANT PORTIONS. He has taught Improv at ImprovOlympic and Second City in Chicago, and throughout the country. Marc has taught acting at AMDA and CAP 21 in NYC and was a Guest Artist/ Instructor at Cornell. Marc has also taught acting and communications at John Carroll University and Lakeland College. He is the Vice-President of MainStreet Musicals ( http://www.mainstreetmusicals.org) , A New York-based based organization committed to nurturing new works regionally which boasts a board that includes John Lithgow and Patti Lupone. Directing Credits include: Art , A Raisin in the Sun, Christmas Schooner, (TrueNorth Theatre) , Hellcab, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune ( Blank Canvas Theatre), The Walworth Farce, Gutenberg! The Musical! , Tigers Be Still (Dobama Theatre) , Shine (Starring Hal Linden) , Three Guys Naked >From the Waist Down, Don’t Dress For Dinner , Unnecessary Farce ( Weathervane Playhouse) , A Broadway Christmas Carol ( Clague Playhouse), 39 Steps (Weathervane Theatre , New Hampshire) , Frankenstein 1930 (Geauga Lyric Guild) , Pajama Game (Magnificat HS ). Marc was in the Returning Professional Program at Kent State University where he received his MFA.

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Wolf Creek Players Auditions Two Weeks Away!
by Brian Westerley 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Wolf Creek Players celebrating their 20th season this November! *“Then One Foggy Christmas Eve”* *by Alexis Kodak* *Directed by: Brian Westerley* AUDITIONS: September 22 & 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Houston Hall 3069 Houston Road, Norton, OH 44203 SHOW DATES: November 14, 15, 16, 2024 3 evening shows and a Saturday matinee 7:30 pm & 2:00 pm Stage Manager: Tara Snyder *questions regarding auditions or show please email westerleybrian(a)gmail.com * Audition is a cold read from the script Cast of 11, flexible, possible extras Early 20s to 60s+ (meaning all ages available) *Synopsis**: *'Tis the night before Christmas, and the employees at the Local Shop Smart are forced to work a double shift. Soon a no-good Secret Santa with questionable intentions shows up to pay off the layaway. Will greed win out or will he get put on the naughty list? Throw in a live broadcast with a disgruntled local news anchor, a once in a lifetime mystical fog, and Santa’s giant energy weapon powerful enough to destroy the Earth (Pew! Pew!) and you have a superstore full of workers ready to take down the capitalist machine and ultimately help everyone celebrate the holiday in the most honest, generous way.

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Overhire Carpenters and Painters Needed- Baldwin Wallace University
by Tesia Benson 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

*Overhire Carpenters and Painters Needed- Baldwin Wallace University* Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH is seeking individuals with strong carpentry and interpersonal skills for our over hire carpenter list as well as individuals with strong scenic painting and interpersonal skills for our over hire painter list. BW regularly hires over hire carpenters and painters to support the Scenic Studio staff faculty and students in the builds for the productions in the Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Pay rate: $18-20 per hour depending on experience and skill. Interested individuals should email their resume to Tesia Benson, Chair, Department of Stage Design and Production Studies at tbenson(a)bw.edu

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LCCC Theatre Auditions for SHE KILLS MONSTERS
by Jeremy Benjamin 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

She Kills Monsters By Qui Nguyen Directed by Stephanie Wilbert Lorain County Community College announces non-equity auditions for our upcoming production of *She Kills Monsters.* We are seeking 10+ performers and various production positions for this production. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-50868505-she Story Synopsis: *She Kills Monsters* tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. However, when Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. *Roles are available for 10+ actors of all genders and ages.* · *Agnes Evans*: Agnes is described as striving to live an average life. She is of average height, size, and build, and grew up in the average town of Athens, Ohio <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens,_Ohio> with average parents. Agnes is a 25-year-old English teacher at her and Tilly's former high school. After Tilly's death, Agnes decides to go on a D&D adventure to feel closer to Tilly, as they never had a close relationship. · *Tilly Evans/Tillius the Paladin*: Agnes's sister who dies in a car crash at the age of fifteen. Tilly has a love for D&D adventures, and anything classified as nerdy or geeky. Through the D&D module Agnes plays, it is learned that Tilly was facing her own challenges with her sexuality <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexuality> and bullying while she was still alive. In the game, her girlfriend is Lilith, who is later learned to be based on one of her friends named Lilly (or Elizabeth). · *Miles*: Agnes's boyfriend of five years. During the original version of the play, Miles and Agnes are in the process of moving in together. Miles is shown to fear commitment for not proposing to Agnes; however, at the end of the play the Narrator reveals that they eventually did get married. He appears in the game as a shapeshifting "gelatinous cube" that Agnes must kill. · *Orcus* <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orcus>*/Ronnie*: A demon <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon> overlord of the underworld that holds onto lost souls or knows where to find them. He is obsessed with watching television. The party travels to him first to ask about the Lost Soul of Athens. He later joins the party on their quest. He is based on one of Tilly's high school friends named Ronnie. · *Vera*: Agnes's best friend in both versions of the play, the difference being in the original she is the school's counselor and in the YA version she works at a GAP outlet store. She is supportive of Agnes but does not approve of Miles. · *Chuck*: A member of Tilly's friend group and the Dungeon Master <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Master> for the game. He helps Agnes throughout the module and introduces her to Tilly's other real-life friends. · *Lilith Morningstar/Lilly*: A Demon Queen that resembles a leather-clad dominatrix <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominatrix> and is Tilly's girlfriend in the game. Lilith is based on Tilly's high school friend Lilly, who was Tilly's first kiss but is still in the closet <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_out>. · *Kaliope Darkwalker/Kelly*: Kaliope is a Dark Elf <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drow> that is described as looking like a supermodel and is incredibly strong. She is based on Tilly's high school friend Kelly, who is Ronnie's sister. · *Narrator*: Describes the events going on in the story and gives background description of the reason behind the story and the characters of Agnes and Tilly. The narrator is described as sounding like Cate Blanchett <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cate_Blanchett> from *The Lord of the Rings* <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series)>. · *Steve*: In real life he is one of Tilly's classmates. In the game he is a mage <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mage_(fantasy)> that usually is on the receiving end of bosses showing how powerful they are, resulting in his death multiple times over. · *Farrah*: A fairy <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy> and one of the bosses Agnes and her party must face before they can reach the final boss. · *Evil Gabbi* and *Evil Tina*: Cheerleader succubi <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succubus> that torment Tilly, in particular about her sexuality, both in the game and when she was alive. They are based on Tilly's high school bullies. LCCC Theatre embraces diversity and inclusion and utilizes a non-traditional casting policy. Non-traditional casting is a method designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities for women, actors of color, seniors, and actors with disabilities in roles where race, gender, age, or the presence or absence of a disability are not germane. To that end, we encourage all actors to audition, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or physical ability. Please note that this play contains moments of intimacy. *Other Production Positions Available:* Those interested in non-performing positions such as run crew, set, lights, costumes, and stage management are encouraged to attend auditions, but may also email LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin at jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu to express their interest. *How to Audition* *Auditions will occur on Monday, September 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday, September 17 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.* Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up. Actors will be asked to read from the script and to participate in some group improvisational movement exercises, so come prepared to move. Please bring a resume and headshot if possible or be prepared to fill out an audition form and have your photo taken. Plan to stay for at least half an hour. Scripts are available on 2 hr. reserve at the circulation desk of LCCC’s Bass Library. To schedule an audition, click on the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-50868505-she *Rehearsals* Rehearsals are scheduled around actor availability October-November 2024. Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 30, 2024. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, with the possibility of some Sunday afternoon rehearsals from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. *Performances* All performances will occur on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 21-23, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre located on the campus of Lorain County Community College. *Questions* Please email any questions to production director Stephanie Wilbert swilbert(a)lorainccc.edu or LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin Jeremy.benjamin(a)lorainccc.edu *She Kills Monsters*” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Audition or join crew for The Outsiders at Saint Ignatius High School
by Caitlin Lynch-Huggins 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

Auditions for The Outsiders will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 3:30 in the Breen Center of Saint Ignatius High School. The auditions are open call. Any SIHS student or area high school girl can show up between 3:30-6:30 and put their name on the list. Auditions go in order of who signs up at the check-in table. See our audition page <https://www.ignatius.edu/students/extracurriculars/drama/harlequins-auditio…> ( https://www.ignatius.edu/students/extracurriculars/drama/harlequins-auditio…) for helpful information about preparing a monologue. The first day of build crew will be Monday, September 16th at 3:30 PM in the Breen Center. All Saint Ignatius students and girls from area high schools are welcome to come and get a tour of the theatre and start learning about what being on the build crew will look like. Build crew meets Monday-Thursday from 3:30-6:30. See our website (https://www.ignatius.edu/students/extracurriculars/drama) for show dates and follow us on Instagram @SIHS_harlequins. -- *Ms. Caitlin Lynch-Huggins, M.S.* Theology Teacher Harlequins' producer and co-chaplain P: 216.651.0222 clynch-huggins(a)ignatius.edu www.ignatius.edu Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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First US Presidential Candidate -- not who you think it is!
by Bette Lou Higgins 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

*Come join us on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. *when we premiere VICTORIA WOODHULL: SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS <https://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/woodhullinf.htm> at the Lorain Historical Society <https://www.lorainhistory.org/>; 329 W. 10th St. in Lorain, Ohio. This film tells the story of our first woman presidential candidate who ran in 1872. She rose from poverty to be the first woman to speak before congress in 1871, she owned a newspaper and a brokerage firm. Victoria was an outspoken advocate of equal rights for all. Hear her story in this new documentary. Both screenings are FREE and open to the public, but free will offerings will be accepted. *Seating is available on a first come/first serve basis; parking is at the back of the building.* Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org https://www.facebook.com/EdenValleyEnterprises

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Seeking Male Ensemble for The Wedding Singer Musical
by Tim Anderson 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

*Seeking featured male ensemble members for “The Wedding Singer - A Musical Comedy" at the Broadview Heights Spotlights* Rehearsals start this week (September 9), but the rehearsal schedule is accommodating to reasonable, known conflicts. The show runs November 3 – 23, 2024. Directed by Tim Anderson, Music Directed by Ryan Bergeron, and choreographed by Reilly Davidson. Come join this (mostly-assembled), remarkably-talented cast that only needs a few more guys to build a phenomenal production! Please send videos, resumes, headshots, and/or a statement of interest to the director at education(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org. http://broadview-heights-spotlights.org/theater/shows/the-wedding-singer/

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MONOLOGUE COACHING / MARC MORITZ (AEA/MFA)
by Marc Moritz 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

*THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* Including upcoming GLTF Local Actor AuditionsI *( **https://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions <https://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions> **)* *ARE YOU PREPARED?* Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues at the ready. Do *YOU*? I can prepare you for the Audition with Confidence! This is the perfect time to find that *Contemporary & Classical Monologue*. * I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!* I have worked on *Broadway*, *Off-Broadway*, *GLTF*, *The Cleveland Playhouse*, *Human Race*, *Dobama*, *Beck Center*, as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as *Yale, Brown, Julliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University*, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. *WHAT OTHERS SAY:* *"Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - Professor, Actor, Director* *"The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member* *"Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress* *"Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress* *Available East & West Side Location* *ZOOMING ALSO AN OPTION* *RATES UPON REQUEST* *CONTACT**:* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *Marc Moritz* (AEA) Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical *Merrily We Roll Along (https://www.bestworstthingmov ie.com/ <https://www.bestworstthingmovie.com/> ) *and most recently appeared as Mushnik in the Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s *Little Shop of Horrors *as well as Captain in *Anything Goes* at Rubber City Theatre where he also appeared as Judge Turpin in *Sweeney Todd*. Other credits include*Yentl *at The Cleveland Playhouse as well as being a GLTF Company Member - appearing in *Into The Woods *as well as *The Crucible* , *You Can't Take It With You *and *All's Well That Ends Well*. Theaters include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama, Human Race , Rubber City, and many more. Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of *Ragtime*. Also: *Ten Minutes From Cleveland* , Cat In The Hat - *Seussical* , Argan - *Imaginary Invalid* , Gremio - *Taming Of The Shrew* , Uncle John -*Grapes Of Wrath* , Alan -*Baby* , Touchstone - *As You Like It* , Ed - *You Can't Take It With You * - among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops with Paul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell University, where he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at AMDA, CAP 21, among many other professional acting programs. Marc has taught at JCU where he taught Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting. Marc received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University. Marc is also the VP of Mainstreet Musicals* ( * https://mainstreetmusicals.org/ *)*

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97th Season opens with Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood by Ken Ludwig from Sep. 13 to Oct. 6, 2024
by Clague Playhouse 07 Sep '24

07 Sep '24

*Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood * by Ken Ludwig Directed by Ron Newell Friday, September 13 through Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Oct. 6 is currently sold-out) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, *Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood* tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! Our cast features Jeremy Jenkins as Robin Hood, Monica Zach as Maid Marian, Bob Goddard as Friar Tuck, Daniel Young as Little John, Joyce Petersen as Deorwynn, John Lynch as Sir Guy of Gisbourne, Margaret Hnat as The Sheriff of Nottingham, Steven Schuerger as Prince John, our Ensemble: Victor Bernardo, Jon Fancher, Cat Kenney, and Peter Toomey. **NEW for our 97th Season* A Talk-Back Discussion with the Cast & Crew after the show on Saturday, September 14th.* Admission is $21 for adults, $20 for seniors (60+), and $13 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1-6PM or visiting www.ClaguePlayhouse.org <http://www.clagueplayhouse.org/>. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. Limited FREE tickets for high school and college students are available for our Thursday performances. Call the Box Office at 440-331-0403 to reserve these free student tickets. - - - - - - - - - Clague Playhouse, Inc. 1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 news(a)clagueplayhouse.org 440-331-0403 www.clagueplayhouse.org *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>*!*

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One Weeks Till AUDITIONS for Spelling Bee at Clague Playhouse, directed by Fred Sternfeld
by Clague Playhouse 07 Sep '24

07 Sep '24

*Audition Notice: * *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee * Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss Directed by Fred Sternfeld Music Direction by Ben Malkevitch Choreography by Jen Justice *Auditions: *by appointment on Saturday, September 14 between 12:30PM - 5:30 PM and Monday, September 16 between 6:00PM - 10:00PM *Show Dates:* May 16 - June 8, 2025 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM *The Story: *an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. This google doc link has complete information <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ZpLdRJGsxM1Ke5s82KQz_5tf0ywH10fye74NNS…>, including audition prep & submission / callbacks / rehearsal commitment / character descriptions and staff biographies.

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