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DW Community Day
by Sara Lawrence-Sucato 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Join the School of Dancing Wheels for a FREE day of classes open to the community. Community Day at Dancing Wheels is Saturday, September 14, 2024. Classes are available from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Our studios are located at 3030 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Try the various classes that we offer both in-studio and online. Then sign up for the Fall session of classes that runs September 16 through December 14, 2024. There will not be classes the week of November 25–30, 2024. In-studio and online classes include Ballet, Capoeira, Conditioning, Contemporary, DW Community Class, Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk, Wheelchair Technique, Youth Combo, and Performance Ensemble. Registration link—https://dancingwheels.org/dw-community-day/ For more information https://dancingwheels.org/community-education/classes/ Call 216-432-0306 or email school(a)dancingwheels.org.

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Don't forget to sign up for September Acting Classes!
by Houde School Of Acting 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

There is less than two weeks before September classes start. Don't forget to register! *In-Person Meisner* Mondays, 6:30-8:30PM Wednesdays, 6-8PM Meisner *In-Person On Camera Commercials & Industrials* Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm ET *In-Person On Camera Auditions* Sundays, 5-7pm ET *In-Person Improv* Sundays, 7-9:30pm ET *Online - Meisner* Sundays: 6-8PM ET Mondays: 1-3PM ET Mondays: 6-8PM ET Tuesdays: 5-7PM ET Tuesdays: 7-9PM ET Tuesdays: 10PM-12AM ET Wednesdays: 12-2PM ET Wednesdays: 6-8PM ET Thursdays: 12-2PM ET Thursdays: 5-7PM ET *Online - Young Actors (Budding Talents aged 8-14)* Mondays, 5:30-7PM ET *Online - Script Analysis* Mondays, 7-9PM ET *Online - Improv* Thursdays, 7-9PM ET *Online - The Business of Acting* Fridays, 7-9PM ET Prior to opening Houde School of Acting in 2005, Jessica Houde-Morris spent six years studying at the prestigious Playhouse West in Los Angeles. She later became an instructor and taught alongside Robert Carnegie, who studied directly under Sanford Meisner himself, making her one of the few second generation Meisner Technique teachers. In addition, Jessica has experience working alongside Jeff Goldblum, James Franco, Shawnee Smith, Scott Caan as well as many others. Proudly affiliated with Playhouse West in Los Angeles, Houde School of Acting is one of the world’s premier acting schools that still provides a wide range of virtual classes that students can attend from anywhere in addition to our in-person classes. To learn more about each of our classes, to sign up, visit the link here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration <https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW…> Or if you would like to see if our classes are a right fit for you, please check out a free class through this link: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1 <https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2-…>

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Flamenco Music and Dance
by Alice Blumenfeld 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Abrepaso Flamenco’s Fall SeasonFeaturing guest artists Marija Temo & Alex Jordan Join us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month tablao and a new series, Flamenco Unplugged 1. Tablao Event Details: Date: September 19th Showtime: 7:30 pm Doors open: 5:30 pm Venue: Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of show, general admission. https://www.abrepaso.org/calendar/performances/tablao-flamenco-music-box The intimate venue of the Supper Club overlooking the Cuyahoga River makes a perfect setting for the raw passion of flamenco. Tablao is a traditional flamenco experience designed to honor and celebrate the rich culture of Hispanic heritage. This vibrant performance features a dynamic blend of guitar, dance, and song, all performed by locally and nationally renowned artists who embody the spirit and soul of flamenco. During this Hispanic Heritage Month, experience an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and artistry with Abrepaso Flamenco. Join us to learn about the emotion and excitement of flamenco! Promo Video: https://youtu.be/CKs0iPcNxiQ 2. Flamenco Unplugged Event Details: Date: September 21st Showtime: 2 PM Venue: The Brownhoist, 4403 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103 Tickets are $50 Ticket Info: https://www.abrepaso.org/calendar/performances/flamenco-unplugged-an-aftern… Experience the raw energy and passion of flamenco music and dance up close and personal. Our talented guest artists will showcase their skills in a stripped-down, acoustic setting that will transport you to the heart of Spain. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the artistry and soul of flamenco in its purest form. After the performance, there will be time to mingle with the artists and learn more about their journeys in flamenco. Guest Performer Bios Marija Temo is a classical/flamenco guitarist, flamenco vocalist, conductor, and former dancer. She has come into her own, combining her flamenco and classical abilities in unique types of performance. “Challenging the rules of traditional flamenco…She continues to break new ground…” Philadelphia Inquirer. A few highlights include: Vocal contestant on La Voz US, NBC TV; Composer/Arranger/Accompanist for the “Flamenco Nutcracker” production; Performer and judge at The Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Festival and Competition; Performer with the Zac Brown Band, and has had two works for guitar and written for her by Loris Chobanian. Temo is Guitar Chair at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, WI. She is an alumna of Baldwin- Wallace College and Peabody Conservatory of Music. www. Marijatemo.com. <http://marijatemo.com/> Alice Blumenfeld is known for a unique and “fierce presence (her movements seem to arise from several feet beneath the ground)” (Thinking Dance) and her “sharp and exhilarating” energy onstage (Philadelphia Inquirer). Blumenfeld is the founder and artistic director of ABREPASO flamenco. The company’s name means to break open space and their mission is to deepen appreciation for flamenco and create original choreographies, finding new entry points into and new pathways within the art form. Blumenfeld’s recognitions include: a Fulbright recipient in dance in Spain, a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and a two-time Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award recipient in choreography (FY20 & 22). She toured nationally with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and has been a guest artist with Nélida Tirado, the American Bolero Dance Company, Antonio Granjero, Jácome Flamenco, among other companies and she has performed in Berlin and Spain. Blumenfeld holds an MFA in Dance from Hollins University and a BA in Comparative Literature from New York University where she graduated summa cum laude, with highest departmental honors, and Phi Beta Kappa. Alex Jordan was born in Havana, Cuba. He studied flamenco guitar in Spain with Juan Maya (Marote), Rafael Riqueni and José Luis de la Paz. Alex has been guitarist for the Lizt Alfonso Ballet, Compañías Aires y Ecos and the Spanish Ballet of Havana. In 2000 he moved to Bogotá, Colombia, where he formed and directed the flamenco music and dance group Taconearte. Taconearte obtained the Pasos 2002 creation grant and the national prize for musical stage montage in 2005 with the work "Flamenco 24 hours" in which he composed and arranged the music. In 2005 he moved to Florida and since then has been a sought after guitarist with many companies in the U.S., inlcuding: Antonio Granjero's Entre Flamenco, José Luis de la Paz Guitar Ensemble, and Siudy Garrido's company. He appeared in Alejandro Sanz and Marc Anthony’s music video Deja que te bese. In 2018 Alex moved to Los Angeles where he performed at the Cumbre Flamenca Festival with artists from Spain such as Maria Juncal and Ivan Vargas. As performing artist and session musician Alex has worked with artist such as Azucar Moreno, Maria Juncal, Raquel Heredia, Rafael de Utrera, Manolete, Jose Luis de la Paz, Andres Cepeda, Sahaavedra, Jorge Luis Chicoy, Karoll Marquez, Tita Contreras among others. Press Contact: Alice Blumenfeld - Executive Director 505-363-2680 abrepasoflamenco(a)gmail.com Abrepaso.org Follow Us: - Facebook: /abrepasoflamenco - Instagram: @abrepasoflamenco About Abrepaso Flamenco: Se Abre Paso / Making Way Abrepaso Flamenco is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts & culture organization whose mission is to create new pathways within, and new entry points into, the flamenco art form, because we know how live experiences with flamenco can be transformational for individuals and communities. We share flamenco music, dance, history, and culture through workshops, year-round classes, K-12 Arts Education, apprenticeship programs, arts therapy, traditional tablao performances, and boundary-pushing collaborative performances.

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"The Velocity of Autumn" Opens this Saturday at Makeshift Theatre in Akron
by Matthew J. Wilks 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

"The Velocity of Autumn"by Eric Cobleat Makeshift Theatre Directed by Sarah ParrSaturdays and SundaysAugust 24, 25 31 and September 1 @2pmStaged Reading THE STORY: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN swirls around Alexandra, an 80-year-old artist in a showdown with her family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. In Alexandra’s corner are her wit, her volcanic passion, and the fact that she’s barricaded herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to take out the block. But her children have their own secret weapon: estranged son Chris, who returns after 20 years, crawls through Alexandra’s second-floor window and becomes the family’s unlikely mediator. No sooner are the words “Hi, Mom” uttered than the emotional bombs start detonating. THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN is a wickedly funny and wonderfully touching discovery of the fragility and ferocity of life. Makeshift Theatre833 Carroll Street Akron All Tickets are $5. Available at the door or online at MAKESHIFT - Events | | | | MAKESHIFT - Events | | |

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Paid Position-Academy for Dramatic Arts seeks Lighting Designer for Fall Production of "Bye Bye Birdie"
by Matthew J. Wilks 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Academy For Dramatic Arts Lighting Designer **Paid Opportunity** Academy For Dramatic Arts is seeking a lighting designer for their fall production of Bye, Bye Birdie running November 7-10, 2024 directed and choreographed by Josh Landis. We’re looking for someone who: >Loves to work in a collaborative environment >Believes in the power of youth theatre and how it can transform a person’s life. >Can take a vision and, using their own creative freedom, deliver a beautiful ending product >Doesn’t take themself too seriously >Loves to have fun and laugh! Rehearsals and performances will be held at Christ United Church, 23114 West Road Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. AFDA is a community of people that happens to make great theater and guarantees a safe place for youth to be transformed by creativity. Please send your cover letter and resume to afdaberea(a)gmail.com.

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Auditions for The Revolutionists. Twin Masks PAC
by Christina Courtenay 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

We are looking for one African-American woman (age range 30s) to play Marianne Angelle, 30s, a Bad-Ass Black Woman in Paris. She is from the Caribbean, a free woman, a spy working with her husband, Vincent. Tough, classy, vigilant, the sanest one of them all. Production dates Friday-Saturday Nov. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16. This is a wonderful role in a wonderful play. Director Chris Courtenay (can be reached at 216-903-0503 if you have questions). Looking to audition Saturday Aug. 24 at Twin Masks Theatre, Twinsburg, 2 p.m. (this is flexible).

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Beginner Adult Ballet Classes for August
by Trinity Stevens 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Beginner Adult Ballet Tuesday 8/20 and 8/27 Fred Astaire Dance Studios (Willoughby) 6-7pm $10/class Registration Link: https://forms.gle/JejQUE6cmgtN8PpQ6

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Auditions: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express (9/22 - 9/23), Chagrin Falls
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

Auditions for/Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express/ Adapted by Ken Ludwig Performances and auditions at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH. Seeking a versatile ensemble of actors, age 21 and over. (Many great roles for both men and women – including opportunities for middle-aged and older actors.) Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha’s celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Director: Don Bernardo Producer: Kate Williams-Bernardo *Auditions Dates:* Sunday, September 22 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm Monday, September 23 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm Please arrive at 6:30pm on the day you would like to audition. Please use theSign Up Genius <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AAEAA2EA46-44616279-cvlt#/>link to register to audition. No specific audition times needed – auditions will be conducted as a “cattle call” and consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation needed, however_please note that accents will be used_, as noted below. No callbacks. Video auditions not accepted. Register here <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AAEAA2EA46-44616279-cvlt#/>to audition: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AAEAA2EA46-44616279-cvlt#/Audition Sign-Up<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AAEAA2EA46-44616279-cvlt#/> *Rehearsals:* * First (mandatory) Table Read on Sunday, November 3 starting at 1pm * Regular rehearsals running November 17 – January 23 (with time off for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays). * Rehearsals generally scheduled 7:00pm to 9:30pm, Sunday thru Thursday. *Performances:* * January 24 – February 2, 2025 (with 2pm matinees on Sunday 2/2 and closing night 2/8) CVLT is a community theatre – no acting roles are compensated. *Roles**Ava**ilable**(with gender, age ranges and accents/dialects noted):* * HERCULE POIROT/(M, mid-40’s to late 50’s, French/Belgian accent)/: Meticulous and exacting, Poirot is a keen observer of detail and an astute judge of character. He is moral and intellectual, with a strong sense of right and wrong that guides him even when he doesn’t follow the law. He’s also somewhat fussy and vain, and enjoys creature comforts. * MONSIEUR BOUC/(M, 30+, French)/: A young or middle-aged man of good humor, Monsieur Bouc is an old friend of Poirot’s and is a director of the Compagnie Internationale des Wagon-Lits which operates the Orient Express. He is mildly impressed with his own importance on the train, but not in an arrogant way. He appears removed from the crime, often acting as Poirot’s sounding board, much like Captain Hastings in the Christie novels. (Think “a French Dr. Watson.”) * SAMUEL RATCHETT/(M, middle-age, American accent)/: An American businessman and the play’s murder victim, Ratchett is brusque and unforgiving, with a threatening demeanor and a whiplash of a voice. He’s made plenty of enemies… almost everyone has wished him dead. Note: The actor who is cast will double with Colonel Arbuthnot (described below) and must display two distinct characters. * COLONEL ARBUTHNOT/(M, middle age, Scottish)/: A Scotsman, Arbuthnot is handsome and very matter of fact. He’s hopelessly in love with Mary Debenham. Note: The actor who is cast will double with Samuel Ratchett (described above) and must display two distinct characters. * COUNTESS ELÉNA ANDRENYI/(F, Early 20’s, Hungarian)/: Brilliantly beautiful and always dressed to the nines in furs and diamonds. Christie describes her as “timid and charming…exotic and beautiful.” Note: In the novel and films, the Countess is accompanied by her husband, the Count. The Count does not exist in this adaptation, and Ludwig’s Countess character is somewhat of an amalgamation of the two. She is also a trained physician which serves to eliminate yet another Christie character (the Doctor). * MARY DEBENHAM/(F, late 20’s early 30’s, R.P./standard English)/: An English beauty in her late twenties, Mary bears a certain sadness in her eyes. When she first appears, she is very anxious. * PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF/(F, 60+, Russian)/: A Russian princess, now in her seventies, described as entering her compartment “like a galleon in full sail.” Expensively dressed and handsomely bejeweled. Described by Christie as “one of the ugliest old ladies Poirot had ever seen. It was an ugliness of distinction – it fascinated rather than repelled.” Speaks in rather autocratic tones to pretty much everyone, especially her lady’s maid. * GRETA OHLSSON/(F, 40+, Swedish)/: Plain and modest, Greta has a frightened, sheep-like quality about her. * MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR/HEAD WAITER/(M, any age, French)/: Professional in demeanor, he is knowledgeable and a bit overconfident, but not arrogant. He has a quiet, almost grave sense of humor. He’s seen a lot in his years on the Orient Express, and he knows his way around the train. /Note: This role is doubled, but the two characters may not need to be highly differentiated./ * HELEN HUBBARD/(F, 40+, any American accent)/: An outspoken, entitled wealthy American in her fifties, well dressed with a touch of flamboyance, Mrs. Hubbard is a tough-talking broad with rough edge and a bold sense of humor which irritates many of the Europeans. * HECTOR MacQUEEN/(M, early 30s, any American accent)/: Personal secretary to Mr. A nervous young American with a strained, rather beleaguered face, Hector appears to be suppressing something. In addition to the above roles, the show opens with a pre-recorded scene of voices, a Mother, Father, Nanny, and Little Girl. The role of the Little Girl has been cast, and two members of the regular cast will be chosen to record the Mother and Father voices. The voices of the actors playing Mary Debenham and Samuel Ratchett’s voices (Nanny and The Man) are also featured in that scene. Complete script is available for purchase at: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/ Please address any questions todonbernardo(a)sbcglobal.net

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FREE Theater Classes @ Cleveland Public Theatre, ages 7-10, 11-14
by Zyrece Montgomery 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy After-School In-Person Course *Back to Basics**– JUNIORS* For youth ages 7-10 years old 9-week course on-site at CPT September 23, 2024 – November 20, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE *Back to Basics** – SENIORS* For youth ages 11-14 years old 9-week course on-site at CPT September 24, 2024 – November 21, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE *Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024* *WHO* For youth ages 7-14 years old. CAN Academy programming is open to the public. Non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. However, Cleveland Public Theatre has a priority in engaging Cleveland residents. *JUNIORS APPLICATION FORM* https://forms.gle/CMZzo7FJRtVkcF7T8 *SENIORS APPLICATION FORM* https://forms.gle/DYWDJEsu1KKpKCcH8 *Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Enrollment is capped at 14 young artists.* *WHAT* *Back to Basics* is an in-person after-school theatre program where youth will focus on building the actor's foundational skills for performance. These skills include developing the voice, body, and imagination. Actors will also build skill and experience in taking direction, auditioning in a professional setting, working as a team, and having confidence speaking in front of an audience. The youth will engage in activities to hone these skills and apply them to scene work. This fall session culminates in an in-person showcase for our friends and family. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Thanks to the Cleveland Foundation,* this program is offered at NO COST.* All classes are in person on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. * CONTACT/QUESTIONS* Please connect with Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, via email or phone with questions. | zmontgomery(a)cptonline.org or 440.429.5752 (work cell)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 2nd Annual KIDShakes Performances Aug 24- Sep 14
by Kulture Kids Admin 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

*KIDShakes *is an interactive, site-specific, outdoor, abridged version of a classical play, designed for children aged 5-10, and family! Audience will participate in a brief workshop before the show, in which they do a craft and learn a song and dance. Workshop is followed by a 40-minute performance of *The Tempest*, in which the audience travels across the grounds to different locations for each scene. *Volunteers needed, ages 16+! *Perfect for students looking for volunteer hours! *CONTACT KIDSHAKES(a)KULTUREKIDS.ORG <KIDSHAKES(a)KULTUREKIDS.ORG>, with subject "Volunteer" and the date you would like to attend* TIME COMMITMENT approx. 10:30 AM- 12 PM, except where noted. *Locations:* 8/24 James A. Garfield Historical Site, Mentor 8/25 Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula 8/31 Children's Museum of Cleveland, Cleveland (1 PM- 2:30 PM) 9/1 Black River Landing, Lorain 9/7 Dunham Tavern Museum, Cleveland *Duties:* Assist with check-in Assist with crafts (20 mins) Assist with parking directions when needed Guide audience between locations Encourage participation Monitor perimeter to make sure no kids wander away!

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