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FRENCH CREEK AUDITIONS
by Erin Moran 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

*French Creek Theatre Announcing* AUDITIONS *Much Ado About Nothing* Directed by Casey Venema In Messina, a "merry war" is waged between the sharp-tongued Beatrice and her eager sparring partner, Lord Benedick. When a scandalous accusation undermines the wedded bliss of young lovers, Claudio and Hero, the lines between Love and War begin to blur, and Beatrice and Benedick are swept up in the secret scheming of their kinsman. Welcome to Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing", a comedy of quick wits and romantic intrigue- where enemies become lovers, brothers become enemies, and lovers come back from the dead. *PERFORMANCES* May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd, 2024 at Vermilion River Reservations Outdoor Amphitheater *AUDITIONS* Please fill out a submission form *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.signupgenius.com_g…>*. Looking for non-Equity actors to fill the roles of: DON PEDRO, Prince of Arragon DON JOHN, his bastard Brother CLAUDIO, a young lord of Florence BENEDICK, a young lord of Padua LEONATO, Governor of Messina ANTONIO, his Brother BALTHASAR, Servant to Don Pedro BORACHIO, follower of Don John CONRADE, follower of Don John DOGBERRY, a Constable VERGES, a Headborough FRIAR FRANCIS HERO, Daughter to Leonato BEATRICE, Niece to Leonato MARGARET, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO URSULA, Waiting gentlewoman attending on HERO MESSENGERS, WATCH, & ATTENDANTS ** ALL ROLES are open to adult actors of ALL genders, ethnicities, sizes, and ages. Each actor will be compensated with $100** * In-person auditions will take place at French Creek Nature Center from noon to 4:00 pm on March 9th. Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical comedic monologue (Shakespeare, Moliere, Wilde, Aristophanes, etc.) Callbacks will take place March 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm also at French Creek. Video submissions will be accepted to cav009(a)bucknell.edu <cav009(a)bucknell.edu> due March 8th by midnight.* Auditions will be scheduled individually. Sign up for your audition slot here: AUDITIONS: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (google.com) <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexFcNjoUNZ4dt-bFzqYS1jJ9Phn_k85tP…> Read the Play *HERE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gutenberg.org_file…>* *REHEARSALS* Begin April 22nd at French Creek Nature Center& Theatre in Sheffield Village and frequently at Vermilion River Reservation

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Blank Canvas Theatre SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT Party
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Join us tomorrow night! BLANK CANVAS THEATRE 2024 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY Thursday February 29 at 7:30pm *This is a FREE EVENT 7:30pm - LIVE Music with BCT Musicians 8:30pm - LIVE Streaming Announcement 9:00pm - KARAOKE with Hot Carl LOCATION The Winchester Music Tavern 12112 Madison Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 Have delicious food and drinks while mingling and listening to some of Blank Canvas Theatre's talented musicians. Find out what we have in store for this season, and then party the night away with some karaoke! Get up and sing, or sit back and enjoy hearing some others rock the house!

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Background Singers Needed - Motown Band
by Laura Lukaszewski 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

*Background Singers Needed* Background Singers needed. For a Motown type band. Performing Classic R&B/Soul and Pop classics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s by artist such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jackson Five, Chaka Khan & Rufus, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and many more. *Description: *Background singers enhance the primary vocalist's performance with harmonies and vocal cues in a song. The performances call for background/harmony singers who are well versed in (but not limited to) classic soul, pop, and jazz. Live shows are predominantly outdoors during the summer and are typically 2-hour shows. Shows are performed in various cities such as Akron, Medina, Painesville, Cleveland, Kent, Maple Heights, etc. *Requirements:* Background singers will consist of male and female singers with experience singing in live performances (ex. Choir, Musical Theater, Cabaret, etc.). Performances are one to two times per month at the minimum between June – September 2024. Performances are outdoors as well as indoors. 1 weekly rehearsal is required per month: starting in Late March or Early April 2024. Singers are to adhere to performance schedules and meet deadlines for rehearsals and events. Singers are not required to have the music memorized, and can have sheet music, lead sheet, vocal sheets during rehearsals and performances, however, singers are expected to be prepared for rehearsals and performances. Must have reliable transportation to and from rehearsal and performances. *Rehearsal space Location:* Cleveland, Ohio *Small stipend paid rehearsals. *Paid performance *Sheet music, microphone, microphone & music stand provided *Rehearsal/Practice backing tracks provided *Audition:* During or before your audition, you will need to complete the availability form for rehearsals as well as confirmation if you are available for the current confirmed performance dates.

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13th Annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
by Short. Sweet. 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

The 13 Annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest. will be held on Wednesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square. We are showing nearly 300 films with 23 countries represented and 100 films were made in Northeast, Ohio. The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema than in the historic Atlas Cinemas <https://atlascinemas.net/>in Shaker Square <https://www.thisiscleveland.com/about-cle/cleveland-neighborhoods/shaker-sq…> ? Tickets and full film schedule can be found at https://shortsweetfilmfest.com/ *Wednesday, February 28* - Opening Night, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:00pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Thursday, February 29* - Student Filmmaker's Night - doors open at 6:00pm and student films will run from 7:00-10:15pm, followed by a Q & A with filmmakers. *Friday, March 1 *- Local Filmmaker's Night & Short. Sweet. + (LGBTQ + Discussion) + Comedy/Drama + Horror, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7:00-10:30pm. *Saturday, March 2 *- Comedy, Animation, Music Videos, Action/Thriller, Drama, Horror, International, and Experimental doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 11:00am-8:00pm. *Sunday, March 3* - Local Filmmaker's Matinee, Environmental, Documentary, Comedy/Drama, International, Best of the Fest, and the Short. Sweet. Film Competition. doors open at 10:30am and films will run from 11:00am-9:30pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the concession in the lobby. For more updates please check out our Facebook page: Short. Sweet. Film Fest <https://www.facebook.com/ShortSweetFilmFest>, Instagram: @short.sweet.film.fest or TikTok: @short.sweet.film.fest.

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Acts of Clay: an evening of short horror readings - one weekend only!
by Stuart Hoffman 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Acts of Clay: an evening of short horror readings Where is your horror? Within a childhood nightmare? Exploring the dark woods for a late night snack? Witnessing a housewife’s descent into madness? Trapped in the past, or terrified of the future? Wizbang Theater and local playwright Stuart Hoffman invite you to join us for an evening of short play readings to answer those questions. From twisted Gothic adaptations to original pulpy noir, these pieces delve into the horrific core of humanity, provoking the mind and, perhaps, drawing blood. Featuring: Courtney Auman, Sam Cocco, Benjamin Gregg, Robert Hawkes, Sarah Kunchik, Joseph Milan, Casey Venema. March 1st, 2nd Doors at 8pm showtime 8:30pm $25, Front row reserved table for two $10, General admission Graphic design by Noah Hrbek https://www.wizbangtheater.com/

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Casting Call: Voice Actors for Audiobook Narration
by Jesse Uguccini 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Casting Call: Voice Actors for Audiobook Narration Description: Radio on the Lake Theatre is seeking two skilled voice actors to narrate "Dreams of Drowning''; an upcoming audio book production. This work of magical realism by Patricia Averbach transports listeners between two distinct timelines, where lives are shaped by political conflict, tragedy, and love that transcends time. As the story unfolds, listeners will be immersed in the intertwining journeys of Amy, a troubled American ex-pat living in 1973 Toronto, and Jacob, a retired archaeologist navigating loss and discovery in 1993. Project Details/Timeline: Recording will begin April 2024, exact dates to be determined depending on production team and artist availability. Recording will take place at the Radio on the Lake Theatre recording studio. Artists will not need to do any audio editing in this process. Roles: - Amy (Female Narrator): Age range 25-35. American (originally from Rochester, NY). Amy is a complex character, haunted by her twin sister's death and grappling with secrets from her past. The ideal voice actor will convey Amy's strength, vulnerability, and the sense of mystery that surrounds her. - Jacob (Male Narrator): Age range 70-80. British; from England, although he’s lived in Canada for nearly fifty years. He’s educated but not upper-class. Jacob is a wise yet introspective character, confronting his own mortality while embarking on a journey of unexpected discovery. The ideal voice actor will capture Jacob's resilience, wisdom, and the emotional depth of his experiences. Submission Guidelines: Please submit an MP3 or WAV file containing your performance of the provided sides (see attached). Include your name, contact information, and the role(s) you are auditioning for in a slate at the top of the file. Please include your first and last name in the file name. You can submit at THIS LINK <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxIsStl_eLVgaya6buZeYIuDdZoZRvxvN…> . Amy’s Sides <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGSAe515blB07uWGdUpo19GrpJ2Rj5BL/view?usp=…> Jacob’s Sides <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdkhTzgazjygn7MZEYF5GxCvyn_5nTcA/view?usp=…> Deadline for Submissions: End of day, March 17th, 2024 Contact Information: Please send all questions or concerns to Executive Director, Jesse Uguccini (jesse(a)radioonthelakethetre.org) Compensation: $700 stipend per actor for your time and talent! Thank you for your interest in auditioning for "Dreams of Drowning"! We look forward to hearing you! Radio on the Lake Theatre Audio Storytelling for a New Generation Shaker Heights, OH (216) 802 - 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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The film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS at the Cinematheque!
by Genevieve Schwartz 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

FYI: CATS shows this Sunday at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $12; $9 for CIA/CSU I.D. holders, Cinematheque members, and those age 25 & under. Please spread the word! Sunday, March 3, at 4:00 pm Taylor Swift! CATS UK/USA/Canada/Australia/Japan/China, 2019, Tom Hooper Taylor Swift, James Corden, Judi Dench, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars in Tom (The King’s Speech) Hooper’s film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit stage musical, a feline fantasy inspired by T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. DCP. 110 min. See our film schedule for details. https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2024/03/cats As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute's annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here<https://www.cia.edu/files/resources/18-19cinemap-parkingjune12.jpg> for a map. Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director gbschwartz(a)cia.edu<mailto:gbschwartz@cia.edu> | 216-421-7450

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Independence Community Theater's Drink Habits Opens this Friday!
by Carolyn Todd 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

Join us at Independence Community Theater this weekend for Tom Smith's Drinking Habits, directed by Richard Todd. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Performances are March 1,2,8,9,16,17 at 7:30pm and March 10th at 2:00pm. Call our Box Office at 216-447-0443 to buy your tickets!

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Ensemble Members needed by Disaster!
by Val Renner 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

AUDITION NOTICE for BOOM! THEATER DISASTER! A Hilarious Musical Comedy featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the 70's such as: "Knock on Wood", "Hooked on a Feeling", "Sky High", "I am Woman" and "Hot Stuff" are just a few of the scintillating hits with a book by three-time Emmy award nominee and Sirius Broadway Host, Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick. It's 1979, and New York's hottest A-Listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster expert, a feminist reporter, an older couple with a secret, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever, quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves, and infernos. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive and, quite possibly, repair the love that they've lost... or at least escape the killer rats. CASTING All Ethnicities. Non-Traditional Casting CHARACTERS Scott: He is a goofy nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice. Marianne: She is an attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great High Pop-Belt (2) Female Ensemble (2) Male Ensemble Able to play various smaller roles. Great Comedic Timing and Good Singers AUDITIONS Location: Knight Stage @ Akron Civic Theatre - 182 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio Auditons are Monday March 4 (5:30-6:15) by appointment only. Please email boomtheaterakron(a)gmail.com<mailto:boomtheaterakron@gmail.com> to schedule an audition. CALLBACKS are Monday March 4 (6:30-8:30) Please prepare a Pop Belt Song from the 1970's and a short Comedic Monologue Non Union and Unpaid Rehearsals starting March 24 Performances May 3,4,5,10,11,12,17,18,19 KNIGHT STAGE @Akron Civic Director: Warren Scott Friedman Music Director: Keith Stiver-Howard Valerie Renner Associate Director - Programming Akron Civic Theatre www.AkronCivic.com<http://www.AkronCivic.com> 330-535-3179

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Kennelly Review: Funny Girl
by Laura Kennelly 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

*Funny Girl*, now at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace, celebrates vaudeville star Fanny Brice’s rise to fame via the Ziegfeld Follies in the early 1900s. If you have seen the Barbara Streisand film version, you already know the plot and probably have favorite songs. **** *Bottom Line: Not to rain on any parade, diehard fans will enjoy the show. The plot is simple. Fanny Brice wants to be a star. She makes it. Her personal life is not very happy. Many favorite songs are well done, but the music alone is not enough to overcome the thin storyline.* For full review, see https://coolcleveland.com/2024/02/theater-review-funny-girl-playhouse-squar…

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