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Cesear's Forum- Casting
by Bestic, Patricia 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

CESEAR’S FORUM - Casting Cesear’s Forum, Cleveland’s small professional theatre company, performing at Playhouse Square in Kennedy’s Down Under, is casting its fall (Sept/Oct) production. This is for a short play that will be performed in conjunction with another piece. It is described as an engrossing, funny play which offers a revealing glimpse into the hopes, dreams and anxieties of two female room-mates. It is a touching timely portrait of loneliness. Tricia Bestic will be directing. Needed: One woman; age range, needs to be able to play 20's- earlier 30's; listed in breakdown that she would be considered "a lot of fun" curvy, plus-size. This is a paid non-union (but comparable stipend to equity pay) job. Interview/Auditions are being scheduled (now thru the beginning of May). Call/text with interest/availability and to schedule: 330-405-3045. Picture and résumés may be sent to: Cesear’s Forum, 2796 Tinkers Lane, Twinsburg, OH 44087 Or by Email: cesearsforum(a)aol.com

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Call for Artists - Celebrating Shaker Artists Shaker Artist Exhibit
by Shaker Arts Council 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Celebrating Shaker Artists Shaker Artist Exhibit Please join us in celebrating *SHAC-aversary*, the Shaker Arts Council’s (SHAC) 21st birthday. We are inviting local artists to participate in a two-day exhibit, *Celebrating Shaker Artists*, to accompany the fundraising festivities on Friday evening 17 May 2024 and the free, open-to-the public activity on Saturday 18 May 2024. All events will take place at *Edwins Too*, 13220 Shaker Square, Cleveland. Artists are invited to submit up to three (3) pieces appropriate for a family-friendly event; at least one (1) piece by each artist will be displayed, unless deemed inappropriate by the exhibit curator. Depending on available space and the decision of the curator, additional pieces may be shown. If desired by the artist, artwork will be for sale; 70% will go to the artist, 30% to SHAC. All payments will be made to SHAC, and checks will be issued to the artists the week following the celebration. Friday evening buyers may take their work at the end of the gala. Based on the curator’s advice, additional pieces will be added to fill in any empty spots for the Saturday celebration. Saturday buyers will take pieces once they have paid SHAC for the work. Otherwise, purchasers will pick up the art on Saturday afternoon during the artists’ artwork pick-up. Eligibility: This call is open to artists who are 18 years or older and who live and/or work in the Shaker Heights school district or are members of SHAC. Please fill out the form here <http://weebly-link/864256359982802819> or send the attached form to register your participation. Please make checks payable to Shaker Arts Council and mail to SHAC, PMB 232, 16781 Chagrin Blvd Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120. Registrations with payments are due no later than 30 April 2024. Entry fees: 1 piece - SHAC members: $10.00; non-members: $12.00 2 or 3 pieces – SHAC members $20.00; non-members: $25.00 Maximum matted size of art: 16” x 20” either horizontal or vertical. All artwork must be matted, only, and wrapped in sleeves. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork. Artwork must be delivered to Edwins Too: Thursday 16 May from 5:00-7:00 pm or Friday 17 May from 1:00-3:00 pm Artwork must be picked up: Saturday 18 May between 2:00-3:30 pm All artists agree to: - allow SHAC to use images of their artwork on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only; - allow SHAC to photograph the work. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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Auditions April 21 - "Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End" (1 F, 35+)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

*CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE* seeks one woman (35+) for *"Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End"* written by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel Director — Mark McClenathan Assistant Director — Cindee Catalano-Edelman *Performance Dates*September 20 – 29, 2024 6 performances Friday/Saturday at 7:30 PM Sunday at 2:00 PM Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls *Audition Details*Sunday, April 21 — 1:00-4:00 pm Auditions will be held in 15-minute increments. *AUDITION SIGNUP LINK & SIDES AT CVLT.org/auditions <http://CVLT.org/auditions>* If you have any questions about auditions or the production, contact CVLT(a)cvlt.org. Audition Prep: Please bring your theater resume (if any – having a resume is not a requirement to audition!) A headshot or other photo for the production team’s reference Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Download Sides: AT WIT’S END (PDF) (Pages 11, 16, & 25) www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinValleyLittleTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER <http://Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre>

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Job Opening: CMHA CAN Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator
by Nicole Sumlin 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator for the Cuyahoga Municipal Housing Authority Cleveland Act Now (CMHA CAN) program to continue to serve Cleveland Public Theatre’s mission to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through life-changing education programs. Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to Nicole Sumlin, Director of Education, at nsumlin(a)cptonline.org by end of day Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, CMHA CAN. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please. The person filling this role would also be considered for the temporary, full-time Summer CMHA CAN Supporting Teaching Artist role from June 5, 2024, to no later than August 2, 2024 (8.5 weeks). The rate for this role is $580-600/wk. ________________________________ TEACHING ARTIST AND SITE COORDINATOR, CMHA CAN The Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, CMHA CAN reports directly to the Director of Education. This position is a year-round, salaried staff position. The salary range is $37k to $43k based on work experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. We are looking for the person securing the role to begin on Monday, August 5, 2024. The CMHA CAN Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator has the following responsibilities: * Successfully create and implement curriculum for year-round, CMHA CAN programming during the daytime and early evening. Youth will build community and storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice, and ensemble work), which will culminate in up to three artistic presentations (including at least one fully-produced production in CMHA community centers) * Collaborate with CMHA staff, CMHA CAN team members, CPT Staff from applicable departments, and guest artists to successfully present the artistic presentations and fully produced productions at assigned sites * Manage part-time CMHA CAN Teaching Artists and Teaching Artist interns in the successful implementation of CMHA CAN programming * Attend meetings with CMHA CAN Team and Director of Education to share outline highlights, session progress, questions, and challenges of program implementation * Create and detailed and accurate lesson plans, attendance records, session progress notes for the program as indicated by Director of Education * Complete evaluations of student progress along with self-evaluations according to program schedules * Completing other duties that relate to the CMHA CAN program and CPT education/artistic programming as determined by Director of Education ________________________________ KEY COMPETENCIES * Experience teaching black and brown youth who may have sustained trauma and live with the effects of oppression and scarcity * Experience in building relationships with families and community partners * Creativity and vision in storytelling * Play creation skillset * Play producing skillset * Excellent logistics and organizational skills * Excellent collaborator and communicator * Organized, clear record-keeping and curriculum planning skills * Experience managing the needs of various constituencies at once * Commitment to leading with anti-racist principles * Community-building skills * Team player and inclusive leader * Integrity and discretion * Project management * Strong public speaking skills QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a teaching artist and leader who is equally passionate about building nurturing, authentic relationships with youth and their families and exciting creativity, confidence, and craft in young artists around storytelling. Experience in devising theatre is critical, as is a depth of experience working with Black and brown youth, adults, and families who may encounter daily manifestations of scarcity. We are seeking a devising/ensemble-based director and teaching artist with strong leadership skills. CPT gives preference to candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will be collaborative and eager to learn and lead. Successful candidates also possess excellent organizational skills and a passion to create warm, exciting, and empowering community experiences for our program’s participants. ________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMING: Cleveland Act Now (CAN) is a year-round theatre arts program for young artists ages 5-14. CAN multidisciplinary performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. CMHA CAN takes place in partnership with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) at community centers for children and families who live in public housing. Under the guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, young artists learn how to create and perform their own plays, dance, poetry, music, and visual art. These original performances are crafted and presented annually at CMHA and Cleveland community centers as well as arts festivals throughout Cleveland. CMHA CAN is offered at four CMHA community center sites: Lakeview Terrace CAN, Woodhill Homes CAN, Outhwaite Homes CAN, and Riverside Park CAN. CAN also partners with local community centers. CAN Academy is a free performing arts program at Cleveland Public Theatre for younger teens and youth from Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods. Young artists engage in rigorous (and fun!) theatre training, learning acting fundamentals, script analysis, storytelling techniques, and play creation. ________________________________ CPT’S CORE EDUCATION PRINCIPLES: CPT education programs follow four guiding principles that reflect our pedagogical, political, and aesthetic approaches to education, and are deeply interrelated. Empowerment: Together we create original works of theatre, and our participants contribute to the spoken words, the movement, and the production elements. This layered approach engages participants dynamically, resulting in pride and ownership of the final product. Equity: We strive to bridge the gap between the heard and the unheard by centering rarely shared stories with a wider audience. Our work brings awareness to issues such as racial and economic justice, nurturing relationships that cross the invisible boundaries of race and class. We believe representation matters, and we are committed to engaging Teaching Artists who are representative of the communities with whom we collaborate. Excellence: We encourage the development of the whole artist, nurturing an artist’s personal, interpersonal, and artistic growth. This environment of self-mastery calls participants to own their greatness with pride, be accountable to their peers, and be engaged, curious, and connected to their community. Enthusiasm: We approach the artistic process with openness, rigor, intention, and joy! Our programs cultivate an enthusiastic learning environment that supports creative expression while nurturing a high degree of discipline and focus. We encourage our participants’ creativity, and we also challenge them. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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DREAMGIRLS
by Stephen Benjamin 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

GARFIELD HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS... *DREAMGIRLS* Tickets can be purchased and seats selected without ticket fees for tonight or tomorrow at... GARFIELDTHEATRE.ORG *"It shouldn't be ARE you going to the school play but WHAT NIGHT are you going to the school play?"* Stephen Benjamin M.A. M.Ed. Director of Theatre Arts Garfield Heights City Schools Center for the Performing Arts 4900 Turney Road Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 (216) 662-2800 X52404 Sebenjamin(a)GHbulldogs.org -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential information, including, but not limited to, student personally identifiable information. Such information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail message in error, please immediately notify me. Thank you. -- Confidentiality Notice: This message may contain confidential information, including, but not limited to, student personally identifiable information. Such information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail message in error, please immediately notify me. Thank you!

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ACT NOW! Limited Spots Left for Wandering Aesthetics' Summer Adventures in Akron: Enchanted Forest and Jurassic Kingdom
by Wandering Aesthetics 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

*Wandering Aesthetics Presents Two Upcoming Exciting Summer Camps!* Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated summer camps for 2024: *Enchanted Forest *and *Jurassic Kingdom*. These week-long adventures in theatrical education promise an engaging and imaginative experience for children ages 5 to 14. *Summer CAMP: Enchanted Forest* *Dates:* June 17th - June 21st *Location:* Summit Artspace (140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308) *Age Group:* 5 - 14 *Cost: *$180 (Entire Session) *Time:* Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Final Presentation: *Friday, June 21st *Summer CAMP: Jurassic Kingdom* *Dates:* June 24th - June 28th *Location:* Summit Artspace (140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308) *Age Group:* 5 - 14 *Cost:* $180 (Entire Session) *Time:* Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Final Presentation:* Friday, June 28th Both camps will be led by Wandering Aesthetics' Director of Education Kyle Jozsa and Teaching Artist Matt Dodds. Participants will embark on a theatrical journey exploring mythical creatures in the *Enchanted Forest *and delving into the adventurous world of dinosaurs in *Jurassic Kingdom*. Throughout each morning session, students will learn fundamental theatrical skills such as stage presence, blocking, memorization, and character development. Afternoons will be dedicated to applying these skills, culminating in the creation and performance of their own theatrical performance. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register and for more information, please visit *watheatre.com/youth <http://watheatre.com/youth>*. *Don't miss this opportunity for your child to explore the magic of theatre while making unforgettable memories at Wandering Aesthetics' Summer Camps!*

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BW Women's Chorus concert Saturday 4/20
by lisa hirzel 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Come join the BW Women’s Chorus in celebration and song as we pay tribute to some of our favorite songwriters and music makers. Make Your Own Kind of Music will feature songs made popular by Cass Elliot, Barbra Streisand, ABBA, Avi Kaplan, and Kiki Dee, as well as other local and international songs by composers and arrangers such as Shawn Kirschner, Kyle Pederson, Jacob Neverud and Craig Courtney. The BW Women’s Chorus is a supportive community of singers sharing a passion for musical excellence and performance, while fostering the personal growth of our members. With over 60 singers ranging in age from 15 to 80, the BWWC is a part of the Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School in Berea, Ohio. Date: Saturday Apr 20, 2024 Time: 4:00 Place: Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front Street, Berea, Ohio 44017 The BW Women's Chorus is under the direction of Lisa Miragliotta and accompanied by collaborative pianist Zac Ricker. Tickets are required and are “pay what you like”: $0 to $25 (suggested price is $5). Go to THIS LINK <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=40&p=6> to get yours today! Tickets are also available at the door. Questions? Email Program Coordinator Lisa Hirzel and LHirzel(a)bw.edu or call 440-826-7550. Follow the BWWC on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089770242830> or Instagram at BW_Womenschorus

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MGP Seeking Director for 2025 Season Musical Production
by Mighty Goliath 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

*What: Directors' Pitches* *When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 beginning at 10:00am* *Where: Avon Lake City Public Library, Parke Conf Room (32649 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012)* *Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP) *is seeking directors to pitch 2-3 family-friendly musicals perfect for a large cast. Think big Broadway productions! We have a passionate group of volunteers ready to fill production roles (musical director, stage manager, etc.) However, we encourage you to feel free to bring your own team members on board as well! To ensure a successful production within our budget, please include estimated costs in your pitch. Remember, we are a non-profit with a budget of around $10-15K (including show rights). The cast usually helps with costumes. MGP holds a non-traditional community theater rehearsal schedule. Here's a breakdown: Auditions: Typically held in August Full Cast Rehearsals: Begin in September/October and are held only on Friday evenings. Additional Rehearsals: Allowed for principal roles or featured dancers. Show Dates (to be confirmed) are in late January or February 2025. Interested individuals should email their resume to mightygoliathproductions(a)gmail.com <http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org> as soon as possible, and we will set up a time slot. A/V will be available if you would like to bring a digital presentation; or if you provide a word/pdf document in advance, it will be made available to our Board Members for the meeting. Questions may be sent to mightygoliathproductions(a)gmail.com. <http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org> Empowering volunteers to bring joy to the community, Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP) is a non-profit theater organization that raises funds for the Avon Lake City Schools Performing Arts Programs. Actors, musicians, stage crew, and production staff all dedicate their talents to creating fun, family-friendly productions. To learn more, please visit our website at https://www.mightygoliath.com/ for past shows, traditions, history, and mission.

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Seeking TAP, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, and HIP-HOP TEACHER for 2024-2025
by Ballet Excel Ohio Road 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

*Seeking TAP, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, and HIP-HOP TEACHER for 2024-2025* Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance (which has been around for over 70 years) in Cuyahoga Falls is seeking a tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop teacher two times a week for the 2024-2025 school year. Nan Klinger EID is looking for someone who has high energy, reliable, and able to work with amazing students aged 7-18. Please send your resume to Mia Klinger at mia.klingerdance(a)gmail.com. To find out more information please visit: >>Website<< <https://klingerdance.com/classes/dancer-enrichment-program/>

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Roving Rogue Productions Audition Notice
by chuck bonakoski 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

AUDITION NOTICE: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” By Richard Abbott Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson Performance Dates: June 21-22nd (rain dates June 28-29) Massillon Amphitheater Where: Central Presbyterian Chruch 47 2nd St NE Massillon, OH 44646 Use 2nd Street Entrance When: April 22nd and 23rd 7:00-9:30pm Walk-Ins welcome, or sign up for a specific time: Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAAAD23A4F8CE9-48959030-drjekyll We will also be accepting video auditions at rovingroguecasting(a)gmail.com through Wednesday April 24th at midnight. All auditionees are asked to prepare a 1 minute dramatic monologue or be prepared to do a cold reading. Casting will be complete by Friday, April 26th with first table reading tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 29th.

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