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Auditions: The Graduate @ Western Reserve Playhouse
by August Scarpelli 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR… The Graduate A Play Adapted by Terry Johnson Based on the Novel by Charles Webb And the Motion Picture Screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry By Special Arrangement with StudioCanal Full-Length Play, Comedy Benjamin's got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him...A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 60s, now Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life."Terry Johnson is that rare creature: a moralist with wit. He writes with responsible gaiety" (Guardian) Directed by: August Scarpelli Production Designed by Lauren Koleszar Audition Dates: Wednesday January 31, 2024 - 7pm-10pm Thursday February 1st, 2024 - 7pm-10pm Audition Location: The Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286 Callbacks: Saturday February 3rd, 2024 - 11am-2pm AND/OR Sunday February 4th, 2024 - 11am- 2pm Performances: 04/12/24 -04/27/24 (Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm, Sunday 04/21/24 @ 2pm) Rehearsals: Will begin The week of February 26th, 2024. Rehearsals will typicalls run Sunday-Thursday based on cast availability. What to prepare: 1-2 minute speech that you find might be thematically related. You may be asked to cold read from the script Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process. Pending cast availability rehearsals will be Sundays to Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm. Starting February 4, 2024 How to sign up: We recognize that auditions are rapidly approaching this publication. If you do not feel like you have adequate time to prepare please reach out to our Director August Scarpelli at august(a)thewrp.org. We want everyone to feel welcomed and not to stress!!! You may sign up here ( https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> ) for a 15-minute audition slot. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. Please note tech week will be April 7th-11th , 2024. Video submissions are also accepted, they are due by NOON on Friday February 2nd, 2024 and the audition must be available for a callback. Contact the Director, August Scarpelli @ august(a)thewrp.org ahead of time for instructions. No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. Roles are open to all races, ethnicities, gender/gender identities, ages, and abilities, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their storytelling. None of these parts are precast. All levels of actors wanted! Roles Available: BENJAMIN: (18+) A young man who has just graduated college. Lover to Mrs Robinson. Lover to Elaine MRS. ROBINSON: (30+) Elaine’s mother, The Braddock’s neighbor, Benjamin’s Lover MR. ROBINSON: (30+) Elaine’s father. Works in plastics. Colleague of Mr. Braddock ELAINE: (18+) A young woman currently pursuing her undergraduate degree. Lover to Benjamin MR. BRADDOCK (DAD):(30+) Benjamin’s Father. Works in plastics. Colleague of Mr. Robinson MRS. BRADDOCK (MOM):(30+) Benjamin’s Mother STRIPPER , HOTEL CLERK, PSYCHIATRIST, MEN, WEDDING GUESTS, PRIEST -- August Scarpelli Artistic Director Western Reserve Playhouse august(a)thewrp.org (440)654-3624 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Method Acting for Teens: Classes Begin Feb.7th
by Young Filmmakers Academy 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

METHOD ACTING FOR TEENS: FEB 7 - FEB 28 (WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM) We provide our acting students with the opportunity to discover, nurture and explore their own uniqueness and merge that into the script to stand out on the set or on stage. First and foremost our goal is to develop the young actor's craft. The young actor develops a technique that he or she can take into any medium, be it stage, screen, TV, or film. The classes at our studio are centered around The Sanford Meisner Technique. Through the Meisner system, the actor becomes fearless and gains a strong confidence that can be applied to all areas of life. The young actor develops a love for the work, and with this, the ability to survive and work as an actor. With guest instructor Ariana Starkman! ENROLL TODAY AT: https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org <https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/focused-learning> ABOUT YOUNG FILMMAKERS ACADEMY Founded in 2017 by award winning film and TV producer Eric Swinderman, Young Filmmakers Academy is like no other program in northeast Ohio. Created on the principles of creativity, inclusion, diversity and teamwork, YFA is dedicated to offering a safe, structured environment where aspiring young artists can learn to express themselves, meet like-minded friends, have fun and feel comfortable. Through avenues like The renowned Summer Filmmaking Program, The 8 Week Film School and various workshops, our students learn the ins and outs of screenwriting, cinematography, post-production, set design and more under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. Young Filmmakers Academy offers a varied curriculum with programs for all levels of interest that are sure to awaken your child’s inner Spielberg. WHY STUDY AT YFA? Studies show that children involved in the arts excel in all other areas of social and educational development. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. EXPERIENCED STAFF At YFA your child will learn from a staff that has collectively worked on such projects as The Fast & The Furious, The Avengers, The Enormity of Life, White Noise, Cheers, Frasier, Modern Family and more.

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Open Casting Call for Kid and Teen Actors/Models
by Cleveland Kidz Casting 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

*Are you ready for your closeup? * Cleveland Kidz Casting has opened a new office in Lakewood, Ohio just minutes from downtown Cleveland and is looking to expand its roster of amazing talent. With more than 20 years of casting experience CKC is Ohio’s premiere talent agency that is 100% focused on kids and teens. Join us February 17 from 11am to 5pm at our Lakewood office. Appointments are open to all kids and teens regardless of their level of experience and there are no fees to join the roster, ever. CKC is not a national chain. We are locally owned and operated and will NEVER try to sell you anything. We have cast for ABC, NBC, Commercials and Films. To RSVP your spot to meet with our casting team visit www.clevelandkidzcasting.com. Those wishing to audition must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Auditions for DISASTER!
by Val Renner 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

AUDITION NOTICE for BOOM! THEATER CASTING ALL AGES 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 Adults Ages: 25-70, 1 Child Aged: 10-13, All Ethnicities. Non-Traditional Casting CHARACTERS Chad: He is handsome and winning, pretends to be a player, but is still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with great rock/pop voice Age range: 30-50 plus Scott: He is goofy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice. Age range: 30-40 plus Ted: He is a disaster expert. Non emotional and very dry. A serious professional type. Tenor/Baritone Age range: 30-50 plus. Marianne: She is an attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great High Pop-Belt Age range: Age 30-45 plus Tony: He is a very unscrupulous, but attractive charming middle-aged schemer. Baritone Age range: 35-50 plus. Jackie: An aging, but still sexy showgirl and now a lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Pop Belt Age range: 30-50 plus Ben/Lisa: Smart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie's son and daughter. Big Belt Voice Age range: 10-13 Sister Mary Downey: Awkward, judge mental nun with a gambling addiction. Great High Pop Belt Age range: 30-50 plus Shirley: She is lovable and jolly Jewish. Maury's wife. Great comedic actress. Mezzo Belt Age range: 45-65 Maury: Lovable and jolly. Shirley's dedicated husband. Tenor/Baritone Age range: 45-65 Levora Verona: A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy, but in love with her sweet dog. Great Pop Belt Age range: 35-50 plus ENSEMBLE (4) Able to play various smaller roles. Great Comedic Timing, Good Singers and Movers. Age range: 25-50 plus AUDITIONS Location: Main Stage, Akron Civic Theatre - 182 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio Monday February 26 5:30-9:00 by appointment only on Sign Up Genius. Please prepare a Pop Belt Song from the 1970's and a short Comedic Monologue PLEASE SIGN UP AT THIS LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F48A4A72FAAFCCE9...<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> CALLBACKS Monday March 4 6:00-9:00 Rehearsals starting March 25 Performances May 3,4,5,10,11,12,17,18,19 KNIGHT STAGE @Akron Civic Director: Warren Scott Friedman Music Director: TBA Producers: Val Renner and Lisa Martinez Valerie Renner Associate Director - Programming Akron Civic Theatre www.AkronCivic.com<http://www.AkronCivic.com> 330-535-3179

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Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring Part-Time Substitute Teaching Artists
by Brooke Myers 21 Jan '24

21 Jan '24

*CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING PART-TIME SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTISTS* CPT is seeking *part-time Substitute Teaching Artists* to assist in implementing CPT Education programming. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. * ------------------------------ * *CMHA CLEVELAND ACT NOW* CMHA Cleveland Act Now (CAN) takes place in partnership with the 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 multidisciplinary performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. The students regularly perform at CMHA community centers as well as arts festivals throughout Cleveland. CMHA CAN is offered in four CMHA communities: Lakeview Terrace, Woodhill Homes, Outhwaite Homes, and Riverside Park. *CLEVELAND ACT NOW ACADEMY (CAN ACADEMY)* Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy is a free performing arts program for younger teens and youth from Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods, held on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. The Juniors program serves youth ages 7-10, and the Seniors program serves youth ages 11-14. Young artists engage in rigorous (and fun!) theatre training, learning acting fundamentals, script analysis, storytelling techniques, and play creation. ------------------------------ *SKILLS REQUIRED* - Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance, drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.) - Experience teaching children and/or teenagers - Ability to travel to multiple sites (CMHA CAN) - Demonstrated ability to be or become a strong role model for Cleveland youth - Energy, responsiveness, flexibility, creativity - Attention to detail, ability to work independently - Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original performance material *SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTIST — JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* - Successfully supporting CPT full-time EDU leadership staff in implementing CPT Education programming, actively engaging with youth and/or adults as they build storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice, and ensemble) and community - CAN Academy Juniors (M/W) and Seniors (T/TH) team hours are typically from 3:30-6:30 pm at Cleveland Public Theatre - CMHA CAN Outhwaite (M/W) team hours are typically from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm at Outhwaite Homes Community Center - CMHA CAN Riverside (M/W) team hours are typically from 4:00-6:00 pm at Riverside Park Community Center. - CMHA CAN Lakeview (T/TH) team hours are typically from 3:30-5:30 pm at Lakeview Terrace Community Center. - Collaborating with partner organizations and/or CPT Staff from applicable departments to successfully present artistic work at assigned sites - Attending trainings and/or meetings with EDU teams to share outline highlights, session progress, questions, and opportunities regarding program implementation (avg. 1-2 hours weekly) - Completing other duties that relate to the CPT EDU programs as determined by full-time, ongoing CPT EDU staff (recruitment, communication, record keeping) ------------------------------ *We are looking to fill these positions as soon as possible. *Please send a resume and letter of interest to *Nicole Sumlin, Director of Education *at nsumlin(a)cptonline.org by *end of day Wednesday, February 7th, 2024*. In your email, the subject line should be your last name followed by “SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTIST.” *No phone calls, please.* ------------------------------ *ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE* *CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 8-10 adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is home to community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, and CPT annually presents Station Hope, a large-scale community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $2.5 million a year. CPT has 22 full-time staff members.* *CPT COVID-19 WORK POLICY* *CPT Employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated.*

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Who are the 118 individuals & organizations supporting Neohiopal thus far in 2024?
by Fred Sternfeld 21 Jan '24

21 Jan '24

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Opens in Avon Lake on February 2
by Janine Mackert 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

*The Hunchback of Notre Dame** - Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP), a non-profit* community theater organization, is proud to present the epic musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, A New Musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney animated film. Directed by Timothy Richard Parks, the show will run from February 2 to February 10, 2024, at the Avon Lake High School’s Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center, 175 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake, OH. Note, the Feb 4 matinee is a sensory friendly performance including American Sign Language interpreters for the entire show. For more information about MGP and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, please visit MGP’s website <https://www.mightygoliath.com/> or follow MGP on our Facebook page here. *Show dates and times are as follows: * *FEBRUARY 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:00 PM* *FEBRUARY 4* & 10 Matinee performances at 1:30 PM* *A sensory friendly performance including American Sign Language interpreters *Tickets are available on our website at **www.mightygoliath.com*

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"The Dining Room" Opens at Workshop Players This Thursday 1/25
by Workshop Players 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

*The Dining Room* by A.R. Gurney Directed by Dave Stacko There is one setting: a dining room. Actors take on multiple roles in a mosaic of interrelating vignettes, each a new scene with new characters and new emotions. Some are funny, some dramatic, some touching, but all reflect a disappearing tradition of gathering around the dining room table. The New York Post called this charming play “A banquet of theatrical riches.” Don’t miss this smorgasbord of American nostalgia. In the cast are Kevin Boland, Kathy Dean-Dielman, Tim Hirzel, Melissa Lyle, Julie Marchand and Terry Smith Performances are January 25, 26, 27; February 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. January 28; February 4 at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $18.50 (includes all fees.) Group rates available. Tickets online at workshopplayers.org or by calling the Box Office: 440-634-0472. -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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Summer Film Camp for Beginners - Now Enrolling
by Young Filmmakers Academy 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Enrollment for Young Filmmakers Academy’s Beginner's Film Camp is open! Students ages 8-11 learn from professional filmmakers who have worked on Marvel movies, The Fast and the Furious, Modern Family and more to make a short film and attend a Red Carpet Premiere! Get info and Enroll today at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/beginners-camp SPACE IS LIMITED

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Area high school girls to serve on crew for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at Saint Ignatius High School
by Caitlin Lynch-Huggins 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

The Saint Ignatius Harlequins invite area high school girls to join the crew for the Spring Musical *How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*. We need students to get involved with building, props, lighting design, electrical work, costumes, and scenic design. The first build session will be Monday, January 22 from 3:30 until 6:30 in the shop of the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius High School. Contact Ms. Amanda Martin with questions: amartin(a)ignatius.edu. See you on Monday! -- *Ms. Caitlin Lynch-Huggins, M.S.* Theology Teacher 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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