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AUDITIONS!!! "A Doll's House Part 2" at Beck Center
by Scott Spence 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Audition Info for….. *A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2* Beck Center and Guest Director Don Carrier will hold Open Call Auditions for Lucas Hnath's award winning "*A Doll's House, Part 2*" on *Monday, January 8th and Tuesday, **January 9th* by appointment only. Appointment slots will be available beginning at 5PM each day and can be scheduled by calling the Beck Box Office at *216-521-2540* during regular business hours. Auditioning actors are asked to prepare a brief (no more than 90 second) contemporary monologue. Auditioners may also choose to read a provided monologue or cutting from the show. "*A Doll's House Part 2*" opens May 31st and plays in Beck's intimate Studio Theatre until June 30th with performances on Friday/Saturday Nights and Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals will begin in very late April. It is anticipated that 2 AEA contracts (Special Appearance Tier 2) will be available for this production. In addition, all non Equity performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for theirparticipation. Callbacks for this production will occur sometime during the weekend of January 13/14 TBD. *Show/Role Info:* *Written as a sequel to Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Lucas Hnath's A Doll’s House Part II is an intermission-less relentless reunion of Nora with her daughter, husband and housekeeper. Comedic and passionate, the characters advocate for their point of view as they excavate the past and try to find a way to the future. * *SEEKING:* *NORA – Female, 40 – 45, any ethnicity. Nora returns to the life she left behind 15 years after she slammed that door. Strong, independent and determined to stay free and unencumbered. Like any one who is opinionated she will have her admirers and detractors. Not sentimental. * *TORVALD – Male, 45 - 50, any ethnicity. Has Torvald changed over the years since Nora’s departure? We see him as a mellow middle aged man who was bewildered with his wife’s departure those 15 years ago. He is genuinely astonished at her return and allows the bitterness he has held, to finally explode. * *ANNE MARIE – Female, 55 – 70, Caucasian. Anne Marie took on the role of “woman of the house” after the departure of Nora. She is wise, wry and pretty tired after years of work from being the nanny and later the surrogate mother. She holds a certain amount of resentment towards Nora as well. Frank and wry. * *EMMY - Female, 20 - 25, any ethnicity. Just a little girl when her mother left 15 years earlier, Emmy still possesses many of Nora’s traits: confidence, saying what she wants, a certainty. She is conflicted: she needs her mother’s help but also has anger around her mother leaving her as a young girl. That she prioritized her needs above her daughters. * *ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:* DONALD CARRIER is an actor, teacher and director who has worked extensively in theatre and film across North America. He spent nine seasons at the Stratford Festival, three seasons at the Old Globe under renowned director Adrian Noble and two seasons at the Shaw Festival. He has worked at the Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, the Huntington Theatre, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Intiman Theatre, the Great Lakes Theatre, the Wilma Theatre, Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, The National Arts Center, CanStage, Maltz Jupiter Theatre and TheatreWorks, among many others. For the Cleveland Play House, he has appeared in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, ALL THE WAY, LUNA GALE, THE CRUCIBLE, THE LITTLE FOXES, LINCOLNESQUE, NOISES OFF!, TEN CHIMNEYS, IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY AND YENTL. Film and TV credits include: TWICE IN A LIFETIME, THE PASSION OF AYN RAND, HOLLYWOOD OFF-RAMP, THE WIVES OF WINDSOR, DEAD BY MONDAY AND EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT. Directing credits include: MIDDLETOWN, THE LIAR, PASSAGE, FIFTH OF JULY, CLYBOURNE PARK, THE MISANTHROPE AND TOO TRUE TO BE GOOD, CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program; THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Notre Dame University; TWELFTH NIGHT, Colorado College; Assistant Director for CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Stratford Festival; THE CRUCIBLE, AS YOU LIKE IT, CYMBELINE, CWRU Theater Department; WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, REALLY, REALLY, SEMINAR, Beck Center; BECKY SHAW, Dobama Theatre; OTHELLO, Texas Shakespeare Festival; ELLIS ISLAND: AN AMERICAN DREAM, VIOLINS OF HOPE AND DISCOVERING ROMEO AND JULIET with the Cleveland Orchestra. Don is a 2016 Lunt Fontanne Fellow. Don is the Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program.

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Independence Community Theater announces Auditions for Drink Habits by Tom Smith
by Carolyn Todd 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd and Thursday, January 4 th at 7:30pm at 6652 Brecksville Rd, Independence, Ohio. 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 rehearsals 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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Pit Musician Available - Piano / Keyboards / Bass
by Spencer Phillips 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Hello! My name is Spencer Phillips. I'm located in Brecksville, Ohio. I am a classically trained pianist who studied concert piano and music theory at the Cleveland Institute of Music in the preparatory department for many years since the age of 7. I have experience playing in and accompanying church groups, jazz bands, numerous musicals (from kids Jr. versions to full productions) and have even music directed a few times for children's musicals. In addition to classical music, I have studied jazz, and also played in a metal band. I can play 5 instruments, but if it's piano/keyboards or bass (electric or concert), I'm your man! Available for musicals (pit musician), weddings, funerals, parties, and anything in between! If you need a pianist or bassist for anything, please feel free to reach out! My cell is 440-532-1713 (text or call) and my email is spencer.phillips.3192(a)gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Spencer

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Start The New Year Off With The Best In-Person Acting Classes Ohio Has To Offer!
by The Houde School Of Acting 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

We hope the holiday season is treating you well and we'd like to wish you a productive and prosperous new year! In order to help you get off on the right foot in 2024, we'd like to offer you our best in-studio monthly class package! *The Double Meisner Plus!* The Double Meisner Plus monthly package offers 20 classes per month. THAT'S five classes per week! The classes included are; 8 Meisner Technique classes, 4 improv classes, 4 Introduction to Combat classes and 4 Studio Hours. *All this for only $225 per month, that's only $11.25 per class! * Our studio is conveniently located in downtown Cleveland, less than a mile from the i90 ramp. (2310 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114) At Houde, your first class is always free! This way you can be certain we are a good fit for you before committing to a month. Come try out a free class and let us help you on your acting journey. Our students are booking regularly, and we'd love to help you as well. Click for free class audit: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/contact-1 View our in-person classes and monthly packages here: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration?category=In-Person+… If you have any questions about your next steps in order to help you in your acting career, please don't hesitate to ask! We are here to help! We are looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jessica Houde-Morris Houde School of Acting *See what our successful students have to say about us:* "Since joining the Houde School I have landed 2 feature films, 3 recurring guest star roles on BET, and 3 recurring guest star roles on Netfilx show, 'On Ten'." Xavier Dean "I am so grateful for the supportive community of teachers and friends who motivate each other, console each other when needed, and cheer each other on." Heather Acevedo "Jessica's knowledge of the craft, and care for her students is unmatched. i cannot recommend her classes highly enough!" Kurt Yue "The Meisner Technique has taught me how to truly listen, react and respond. It has even helped me in my day-to-day relationships." Andréa Garnett

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FW: Can we work together to increase your audience base?
by Mark Hersch 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Good Morning Theatre People!: I hope this finds you well and you were fortunate enough to enjoy the holiday with family and friends, which are the truly important things. My name is Mark Hersch and I'm looking for local theatres to partner with that want to broaden their audience base. I have a class called "Achieve More, Perform Better and Get What You Want." I developed the curriculum, and have taught the class at continuing education programs, adult education classes and local libraries. as well as at a Deans' Leadership Conference at The Ohio State University. It's an interactive class that covers a five-point plan to help students "Achieve, Perform, Get and Appreciate." The class incorporates skits and storytelling to cover Goal Setting, Creating and Executing A To Do List, Time Management, Making Better Decisions, and Personal Growth. I am putting together my 2024 teaching schedule and have some dates still available. I can only work with a limited number of theatres in the Northeast Ohio area. Let me know if you'd be interested in partnering with me to offer this at your theatre. The fee structure is very favorable to the theatres, offering them more than half of the class fee. If you could let me know within the next five working days either if you are interested or are not interested, that would be greatly appreciated. Also, so that I can properly schedule my calendar and ensure that I can work with you, please let me know what month and what nights of what the week (or Saturday) works best for you. I've attached a class outline an abbreviated bio for your review. Please feel free to reach out me directly with any questions. l'm very excited by the request of the local theatres and am looking forward to having the opportunity to work with some of you. All the best, Mark 440-832-0445 ACHIEVE-PERFORM-GET

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Solon Center for the Arts Youth Theater 6-8 Grade "The Secret Garden" play audition sign ups open now!
by Cindy Telasa 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Join us this Winter/Spring 2024 for Spotlight Youth Theater’s production of “Secret Garden” the play. Register today for auditions! *REGISTER NOW AT: * https://secure.rec1.com/OH/solon-oh/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI3NjM5MDM= *SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATER: SPRING PRODUCTION * Grades 6 - 8 *THE SECRET GARDEN (A PLAY) * >From the Novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Tim Kelly The literary classic beloved for years comes to the SCA stage this spring. Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncle’s estate in England-Misselthwaite Manor which turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, the gardener’s apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life with wonderful, magical effects on all who come into it. The garden helps Mary to restore Colin to health and to reunite him with his father once and for all. **Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form. Availability will be a consideration in casting. There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals.* *Group Auditions (*Pick 1 of 2)*: Monday January 8 *OR* Tuesday January 9 (5:30 - 7:30 PM each night) **Students should plan on staying the entire time* *Callbacks: ***There will be NO CALLBACKS for this production * *Cast List Posted: *Wednesday January 10 at 3:30 PM via email *Audition Material & Sign Up*: Students should review the audition materials given and familiarize themselves with them. Memorization is encouraged but not required. Monologue and scene selections will be provided via email upon sign ups. *Audition sign-ups open NOW!* *First Rehearsal: *Wednesday Jan 10 5:30 - 7:30 PM *Rehearsals: *Mondays and Wednesdays (5:30 - 7:30 PM) and Saturdays (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) beginning Jan 10-March 2 **No rehearsals January 13 or 15 and February 17 or 19* *Mandatory Technical/Dress Rehearsals: *Monday March 4 - Thursday March 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM *Performances: *Friday, March 8 at 7 PM, Saturday, March 9 at 2 and 7 PM and Sunday, March 10 at 2 PM *Call Time: *5 PM call Friday and Saturday night. 12 PM call Saturday and Sunday afternoon. * Production Fee*: $135 *Due by first rehearsal

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Auditions in Doylestown at Blue Macaroon Theater
by Matt Smith 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

OPEN AUDITIONS IN DOYLESTOWN!! Tuesday, January 9th & Wednesday, January 10th, 6 - 8pm, at Blue Macaroon Theater Company! 84 1/2 N Portage St Doylestown. OH This is a wonderful opportunity for any aspiring young actors ages 8 - 18! Clara’s journey to Queen: an original Blue Macaroon Theater production! This is the fantastical story of a young princess finding herself and her friends. When her cat is kidnapped and her love is taken away from her, she risks it all to escape her family’s expectations. She learns of love, betrayal, and what it truly means to have a best friend forever. A happy ending for a coming of age story, she learns and adapts for what is her calling. Performances are March 22 - 24, 2024

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VOICE LESSONS w SHARON SHAFFER
by Sharon Shaffer 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! ♫ VOICE LESSONS ♫ With Sharon Shaffer FIND your BEST VOICE and Have Fun doing it!! It’salways audition season! $ VERY AFFORDABLE PayPlans $ IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Go to: www.shaffervoicestudio.com Or email:bellissimasop@sbcglobal.net I look forward totalking to you soon! Sharon

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Workshop Players' Auditions: Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose
by Workshop Players 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

Auditions! Auditions! Auditions! *Get ready to be part of a classic drama. **12 Angry Jurors**, by Reginald Rose, **will include male and female actors and actresses. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Director, Dave MacKeigan is looking for ANY age, but must be or look 21 or older.* *Friday, January 5 at 7 pm; Sunday, January 7 at 1 pm, at the theater, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst, OH* *Performances are March 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24* *For more information, contact the director: dave(a)davenjudy.net <dave(a)davenjudy.net>* -- 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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Technical Director Needed at Hiram College for Spring!
by Brittany Jackson 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

Good morning, NEOhioPal Community, I hope everyone is having a great holiday season! Hiram College is in search of a technical director this spring (and possibly more long-term!)! Duties include: * Teach one class—usually, we have PERF 17000 & 17900: Tech Production and the lab on the schedule for spring semester * Design lights and sets for the spring theatre production in our Renner Theatre (On the Verge, directed by guest director, Brittany Jackson) * Assist student director, Grace Domabyl, with lights and “set” and maybe sound-for her one-act play in Hiram’s Showboat Theatre—play yet to be chosen. * Supervise work-study students in building the shows (usually about 5 students) * Supervise the students also working on the shows for credit: THEA 14700 (1 credit hour) * Serve as “Building Manager,” dealing with keys, helping students with access, and putting in any maintenance requests) * Working with Professor Betsy Bauman to maintain the budget for the set requirements. Compensation is commensurate with experience! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Professor Betsy Bauman (baumanea(a)hiram.edu<mailto:baumanea@hiram.edu>) ASAP! Thank you! Sincerely, Brittany L. Jackson, Ed.D.

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