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Auditions for Steel Magnolias are next week!!!
by Christopher M Bizub 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

AUDITIONS for Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling Directed by Chris Bizub PERFORMANCE DATES: April 12th – 28th, 2024 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 2:30pm AUDITION DATES: Tueday, January 9th, 2024 - 7pm-10pm Saturday, January 13th, 2024 - 12pm-3pm CALLBACKS: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 - 12pm-3pm [if needed] WHAT TO PREP: 1. Auditions are by appointment only, please sign-up at the link below 2. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. 3. Please bring a current headshot/theatrical resume 4. Please bring a list of conflicts from March 3rd, 2024 – April 28th, 2024 AUDITION/PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Cassidy Theatre 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, OH 44130 SIGN-UP LINK: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C44A4A622A1FAC07-46772426-audi… SYNOPSIS: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in character casting, unless directly specified by the playwright as integral to their story. Age/age ranges, genders, and descriptions, if listed, are recommendations by the script but are flexible to interpretation. No roles for this production have been precast unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding the auditions. Truvy Jones – (Female, 30s-40s) Truvy owns a hair salon, which is the setting for the play. She is quite the gossip, and loves to be in everyone’s personal affairs. Her two sons are Louie, who attends Louisiana State University, and Poot, who is to work with her cousin in Baltimore. She is married to a man named Spud Jones who she describes as a "lazy old man." Truvy treats Annelle as a daughter, even though they are not related. She also loves listening to other people’s romantic experiences. Annelle Dupuy-Desoto - (Female, 18-25) Annelle is new in town, and seeks out a job as a hair stylist at Truvy's salon and a room in a boarding house due to her lack of money. Annelle is a shy, private, and creative individual. She is kind and gracious towards the women she meets in the beauty salon. Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie – (Female, 20s) Shelby is the daughter of M’Lynn Eatenton. At the start of the play, she is about to get married to Jackson Latcherie. She has diabetes, but does not want her medical background to define her nor does she want to rely on others. She is a pediatric nurse and she wants to have children. However, it is not recommended for her to have children because of her medical conditions. She wants to have a very romantic and peaceful marriage instead of the hectic relationship that her parents have. Ouiser Bourdeaux – (Female, 50s - 60s) Ousier is often described as "bitter" or "annoyed." The things she values the most are her dog Rhett and her property. She is constantly arguing with M’Lynn’s husband Drum over property, but does have a deep and genuine concern for Shelby and her health. Even though she speaks poorly to the other women sometimes, she still considers them her closest companions. She has been married twice and has children. M’Lynn Eatenton – (Female, 40s) M’Lynn is the mother of Shelby. She also has two sons named Tommy and Jonathan, Shelby's brothers. She is also the wife of Drum Eatenton, whom she believes is "crazy." She is the administrator of the Mental Guidance Center. Her main priority is her daughter Shelby; she takes great care of her daughter, almost to the point of becoming overprotective. On the surface, she appears strong and collected, but deep down she is fragile. Clairee Belcher – (Female, 50s) Clairee is the mayor's widow and the owner of the local radio station. She is known for her "smart mouth" and "sweet tooth." She often puts herself down, but tends to remain playful whenever a serious topic arises. She is the only woman in the play without children, but she maintains close ties with her relatives. OTHER DETAILS: Cassidy Theatre is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available. If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu<mailto:cmb164@1870.uakron.edu>. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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Last Call For January Acting Classes
by The Houde School Of Acting 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Last Call For January! - Here’s What’s Left: Hi All, If you aren’t already signed up for January’s classes, it’s not too late! We have a few seats left in each of these classes. Online Classes Available Meisner Technique - Online: Sundays 6-8PM ET (begins 1/7/24) Mondays 5-7PM ET (begins 1/8/24) Tuesdays 5-7PM ET (begins 1/9/24) Tuesdays 10PM-12AM ET (begins 1/9/24) Wednesdays 6-8PM ET (begins 1/10/24) Wednesdays 9-11PM ET (begins 1/10/24) Thursdays 12-2PM ET (begins 1/4/24) Thursdays 5-7PM ET (begins 1/4/24) Small Group Meisner - Online: Thursdays 330-5PM ET (begins 1/4/24) Script Analysis - Online Mondays 7-9PM ET (begins 1/8/24) Improv - Online Thursdays 7-9PM ET (begins 1/4/24) Young Actors Class - Online Mondays 530-7PM ET (begins 1/8/24) Business of Acting - Online Fridays 7-9PM ET (begins 1/5/24) In-Person Classes Available Meisner Technique Mondays 630-830PM ET (begins 1/8/24) Wednesdays 430-6PM ET (begins 1/10/24) Wednesdays 6-8PM ET (begins 1/10/24) Introduction To Combat Sundays 5-7PM ET (begins 1/7/24) Improv Sundays 7-9PM Register here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration

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Cleveland Critics Circle 2023 Awards
by Roy Berko 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read the winners of the Cleveland Critics Circle 2023 Theater Awards go to: * https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/ *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Independence Community Theater announces auditions for Drinking Habits by Tom Smith
by Carolyn Todd 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd and Thursday, January 4th at 7:30pm at 6652 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Ohio. Directed by Richard Todd Please bring a headshot and resume if available along with a list of conflicts. Rehearsals will run from Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00pm with Monday, January 8th being the first rehearsal. Tech Week will be from February 25th to 29th. All Tech Week Rehearsal are mandatory. Performances are March 1,2,8,9,15 & 16 at 7:30pm and March 10th at 2:00pm. Synopsis and Characters 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. Sister Philamena: 20s – 50s Sister Agusta: 20s – 50s George: 20s Mother Superior: 40s – 50s Paul: 24 Sally: 20s Sister Mary Catherine: 24 Father Chenille: 40s – 50s

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CSU FILM WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS
by Odyssey Program 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Cleveland State University offers new FILM WORKSHOPS for Teens age 13-18 held at Playhouse Square in the School of Film and Media Arts. SCREENWRITING Workshop – Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) ACTING & DIRECTING Workshop – Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) LANGUAGE OF FILM Workshop – Saturday, March 2, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) For more information, please visit www.csufilmodyssey.com<http://www.csufilmodyssey.com> Odyssey Film Camps and Workshops School of Film and Media Arts Cleveland State University 1375 Euclid Ave, 6th Floor Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 687-5087 www.csufilmodyssey.com<http://www.csufilmodyssey.com>

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Self-tape for female character Frequency
by Seppy Sky 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

We are still in search of a female actress to play the lead Kimberly. I have attached the monologue below to self submit. Please email me your Youtube unlisted link at septemberstanton32(a)gmail.com. Again please make it unlisted on Youtube. Also, send me a headshot and resume. This is paid work. Thank you and Happy New Year. Synopsis: It is loosely based on the story of Sodom and Gomorrah modernized. This is a story about a young man, Lot, seeking to save his girlfriend, Kimberly, from her self-destructive ways. Lot is a beacon of hope in a place that is enraptured by darkness. Consumed by a drug fueled and emotional depraved state they are blinded to the result of the end road, destruction. Character Descriptions: Kimberly- 20 to 30 years open ethnicity. She is a goth/emo young lady. She is strongly dependent upon relationships to give her an identity and emotional support to her unstable life.

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Auditions for The Temptation of Adam in One Week
by Michael Frye 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

We're one week away from auditions for a new play, The Temptation of Adam, as part of Cleveland PUBLIC Theatre presents: Test Flight 2024 Written By Samantha Cocco Directed by Mike Frye Auditions will be held in Parma on: Sunday, January 7: 1:30pm - 4pm Monday, January 8: 7pm - 9pm AUDITION LOCATION: Cuyahoga County Library Parma-powers Branch 6996 Powers Blvd Parma, OH 44129 Characters: ADAM – 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. A dorky and awkward nuclear scientist who has been drafted into the military and into the underground bunker. Requires intimacy scenes with MARIE (kissing, hugging/cuddling, touching of the face) MARIE – 20s to mid-30s, female, any race/ethnicity. A compassionate and opinionated woman forced into the bunker at the outset of war. Requires intimacy scenes with ADAM (kissing, hugging/cuddling, touching of the face) DANNY – 30s-40s. any race/ethnicity. Extroverted, blue collar. Brought down to the bunker with his wife and mother. He is trying to keep a sense of humor while their isolated life is taking a toll mentally. About the play: The onset of World War 3 forces a select few to live underground in top secret bunkers. Adam, a nuclear scientist who has been drafted into a noncombat military position, is struggling to cope with the loneliness of his subterranean life. His budding relationship with Marie is changing that, but he worries what will happen when they return to above ground. The Temptation of Adam is a reflection on the toll that isolation takes on our lives and relationships, and what we might do when we are desperate for human connection. This is a fully staged workshop production of a new play. Key dates: Read-through in late January based on actors’ schedules. Tech week begins March 11. Performances are the evenings of March 14, 15, and 16 (three performances). ABOUT THE PROCESS Rehearsals will be 3-4 times a week beginning February 4th, with evening weekday rehearsals and some daytime weekend rehearsals depending on actor availability. An intimacy coordinator will be at rehearsals to stage intimacy scenes between ADAM and MARIE. Actors will be paid at least $200. To schedule an audition appointment, please email michael.frye.2011(a)owu.edu. Please include “ToA Auditions” in your subject line. Be sure to include your name, email address, phone number, and availability. Please attach a copy of your headshot and resume to your email. The audition will consist of reading from the script. You may be asked to read multiple times with different actors.

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$25 Stage Combat and/or Shakespeare Verse workshops @ Ohio Shakespeare in Akron
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

JOIN US IN JANUARY. [ REGISTER FOR CLASSES ]( https://ohioshakespeare.thundertix.com/events/220814/performances ) Jan 6, 8, 13, and 15 $25 per class $5 off for students This January, Ohio Shakespeare Festival offer a combo of Shakespeare verse workshops and stage combat classes. Classes are 90 minutes and take place at our indoor stage at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron. Take one or both. These make great experience gifts for the Shakespeare (or stage combat!) fan in your life. VERSE WORKSHOPS Monday Jan 8, 7pm Saturday Jan 13, 12pm Join Artist Director Terry Burgler and Assoc. Artistic Director Tess Burgler for 90 minutes of acting work focused on Shakespeare’s text. Learn to approach verse naturally (no more “Shakespeare voice”) and lose any Shakesfear you may have. We will look at ways that verse and heightened language help the actor make strong and exciting choices using John Barton’s method of text analysis. This class will be beneficial to novices and experienced actors alike. (The same workshop is held on both dates. Please choose one to attend.) Verse class is best for ages 12 and older. STAGE COMBAT CLASS Saturday Jan 6, 12pm Monday Jan 15, 12pm Join Resident Fight Director Ryan Zarecki for an introduction to stage combat class. 90 minutes of learning the safety and partnering techniques to make stage violence look real (and real cool) in an environment where collaboration, communication, and consent are paramount. Students will learn basics of footwork, slaps, punches, falls, and beginning sword play. (The same workshop is held on both dates. Please choose one to attend.) Stage combat students must be 14+ years old. No exceptions—sorry!

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SWEENEY TODD AUDITIONS @PGT
by Breanna Antoniades 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

SWEENEY TODD Book by Hugh Wheeler Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond Director: Tess Burgler Music Director: Steve Parsons Artistic Producing Director: Josh Erichsen Production Stage Manager: Breanna Antoniades Auditions: Thursday, January 11, 2024: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Friday, January 12, 2024: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday, January 13, 2024: 11:30am - 1:30pm Callbacks: TBD Rehearsals begin Monday, January 22, 2024 Rehearsals will run Mondays - Fridays 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are March 1 - 10, 2024 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 2:00 PM. NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Please prepare 32 bars of a number from SWEENEY TODD, which best showcases vocal range and ability. An accompanist will be provided. Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-47008012-sweeney>. Available roles listed below. For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. If you have any questions, please contact: Breanna Antoniades, Production Stage Manager, breannalmorton(a)gmail.com The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. SWEENEY TODD - Character Descriptions/Requirements Descriptions are of characters as written, not necessarily the actor playing the character. Director is very open to considering all genders/ages/races/ethnicities/physical abilities for all roles. Requirements are out-of-the-ordinary actionable moments the actor playing the role will need to perform to accurately tell this story. Requests are actionable moments the director may include, but is more open to discussion/interpretation and may be decided by the needs of the actor, director, and show as a whole. All requests and requirements are subject to change (with discussion and consent of all involved) as need arises during rehearsals. This serves as a general idea of what is involved for each character. SWEENEY TODD: 50+, male, a skilled barber who was unjustly imprisoned and exiled by Judge Turpin; he has returned to London after decades of exile, and quickly decides to seek bloody revenge on all who destroyed his former life. Calculating, broken, subtle. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: F2 Requirements: many moments of unarmed stage combat, choreographed stunts including slitting throats/having throat slit, physical contact (no kissing) with actor playing LOVETT (holding, hand holding, leaning against, etc.) Requests: brief moments of dance with actor playing LOVETT MRS LOVETT: 50+. Female, runs the Pie Shop below Sweeney’s barber shop and is struggling to make ends meet. Has always been sweet on Sweeney. Very much out for herself. Lively, cunning, motherly (in a twisted sense). Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Requirements: character is “thrown” into a burning oven in the end, physical contact (no kissing) with actors playing SWEENEY and TOBY (holding, hand holding, leaning against, etc.) Requests: brief moments of dance with actor playing SWEENEY, handling raw dough or dough-like material JOHANNA: 18-25, female, Sweeney’s daughter who was only 1-year-old when Sweeney was exiled and her mother disappeared. Taken in by Judge Turpin as his ward. Trapped, innocent, alive. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Requirements: moments of intimacy with actor playing ANTHONY (kisses, caresses, sitting in lap). These will be specifically choreographed and stay within actors’ personal boundaries. Brief moments of stage combat. Requests: possibly climb up or down a ladder ANTONY: 18-25, male, a sailor who aided Sweeney in returning to London, falls in love with Johanna and works with Sweeney to free her from Turpin. Idealistic, romantic, naive. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Requirements: moments of intimacy with actor playing JOHANNA (kisses, caresses, holding her in lap). These will be specifically choreographed and stay within actors’ personal boundaries. Brief moments of stage combat. Requests: possibly climb up or down a ladder TOBY: 10-16, male; young man who initially works for Perili, but is ill treated and trauma-bonds with Mrs. Lovett, becoming her surrogate son. He is pure, despite his understanding of the harshness of the world. Director is also specifically open to an adult female playing this as a pants role. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Requirements: significant stage combat including slitting SWEENEY’s throat, loving contact (as with mother and child) with actor playing LOVETT Requests: none outside the ordinary JUDGE TURPIN: 50+, male. The undeniable villain of the story; he exiled Sweeney so that he could steal his wife, but ends up assaulting her violently which results in her apparent suicide. He takes in Johanna, at first out of guilt but as Johanna matures, his lust evolves and motives shift. Narcissistic, controlling, violent. Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: E2 Requirements: having face and neck “shaved” on stage, stage combat in death scene (throat slit), a stunt “fall” down a slide; clearly implied moments of sexual harassment toward Johanna, themes of sexuality. Requests: a theatrical reenactment (flash back scene) of sexual assault in which TURPIN is the primary perpetrator BEADLE BAMFORD: 30+, male. Judge Turpin’s henchman. Greasy, literally and figuratively. Subservient, creepy, self-centered Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3 Requirements: stage combat in death scene (throat slit), a stunt “fall” down a slide; moments of verbal sexual harassment toward other characters. Requests: participating in a theatrical reenactment (flash back scene) of sexual assault BEGGAR WOMAN: 50+, female; seemingly a profoundly mentally ill homeless woman on the streets of London who hovers around the Pie Shop. We later learn she is Sweeney’s traumatized wife, who attempted suicide by poision but did not die. She is a shell of her former self, unrecognizable by Sweeney. Lost, desperate, hollow. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Requirements: many moments of stage combat, death scene (throat slit), a stunt “fall” down a slide; moments of madness that make her highly sexual Requests: participating in a theatrical reenactment (flash back scene) of sexual assault wherein she is the victim against multiple assailants. This “flash back” character may be played by a double from the ensemble instead, depending on the needs of the production and the actors cast. ADOLPHO PERILLI: 30-50, male; a snake-oil traveling salesman/barber who comes to town and happens to recognize to fugitive Sweeney. He tries to extort money from Sweeney by threatening to report him to Turpin. Theatrical, dishonest, self-serving. This actor will be part of the ensemble after Perilli is killed. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B2 Requirements: stage combat moments with actors playing TOBY and SWEENEY; being “stuffed” in a large trunk. Requests: none outside the ordinary ENSEMBLE This show requires a sizable ensemble of highly capable singers. Many leads will also participate in ensemble tracks, as needed. Most men cast in the show will need to have their face “shaved” on stage and have their throat slit, then do a stunt fall down a slide into a crash pad. These moments, and all moments of violence, will be choreographed by a professional fight director. There may be a need for two young girls (6-10 y/o) for one scene, depending on availability -- *Breanna Antoniades* Production Manager Players Guild Theatre 6000 Frank Ave NW North Canton, OH 44720 www.playersguildtheatre.com

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Happy New Year! (Please Read: IMPORTANT MESSAGE from Fred, Noah, Dan & Conrad about NEohioPAL)
by Fred Sternfeld 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

Dear Subscribers, Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season and that live performance opportunities are starting to open up once again for you, or your organization. The last (almost) two years have been tough on everybody. As you might be aware, every year we normally do a one month campaign asking for contributions in support of Neohiopal. Last year we decided not to do a formalized campaign at all since so many people and organizations were so adversely impacted economically. Even with no campaign for funds, some of you generously contributed anyway. Those people (and also from 2020) who contributed and chose to have their name or organization listed are at this link <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/northeast-ohio-performing-arts-list-…> . This email is the launch of our one month campaign for contributions to support Neohiopal. If it is within your means, or your organization's budget to contribute, your support is greatly appreciated. NEohioPAL is now in its 24th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. NEohioPAL supporters are performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/. At that site you will find many ways to volunteer your financial support: Paypal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Zelle or by check. Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate: 3 cents per day = $10 per year 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> NEohioPAL founder and administrator Noah Budin <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…>, Daniel Alpern NEohioPAL associate administrators Conrad Yoder Webmaster P.S. We will post this message to NEohioPAL several times over the next month. After that, we will not do a direct "ask" again until this time next year. If a modest donation is not in your budget this month, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm>

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