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New Spring/Summer semester classes at The Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles
by Nicole Romo 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

The Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles is pleased to announce our Spring semester classes for 2026. Whatever you are looking for, DTILA is the place to find moments of learning like community-based approaches, promoting holistic well-being, and creative practices to change the therapeutic story! View our Website Here: The Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles <https://www.dramatherapyinstitutela.com/> Registration is Now Open: Spring Semester 2026 <https://form.jotform.com/240606677947166> Abroad Program (Local residents of Copenhagen) Registration: Local DTILA/CTC Copenhagen <https://www.jotform.com/build/260746373620154> Abroad Program DTILA/CTC Registration( Participants from US and Other countries) :DTILA/CTC Copenhagen <https://www.jotform.com/build/252795799890180> Spring/ Summer and 2026 DTILA offered courses March- June: Transformational Stories and Pivotal Moments: Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT Dates: April 4, 11 and 18 Time(s): First Meeting(April 4): 9:30am to 1:30pm. Second Meeting(April 11): 9:30am to 3:30pm and Final Meeting(April 18): 9:30am to 12:00pm (All times in PST) Credits: 1 unit (TBA arranged hours 2+) Cost: $338 Class Information: Explore the use of story in Narradrama through a transformational lens by examining narratives such as: unique outcome, identity change, healing relationship, as well as, possibility and power. Participants explore through experiential exercises exploring ways to expand and develop transformational stories and move from problem- saturated stories to more preferred ones through a re-storying process. Participants will also explore pivotal moments which bring positive entry ways into personal stories for the client, which show agency and hope. Sociodrama and Advanced Psychodramatic Techniques: Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT Dates: April 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6 Time(s): First Meeting(April 18): 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Additional Meetings(April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6): 9:30am to 2:30pm (All times in PST) Lunch Break: 30 minutes Credits: 3 units (TBA arranged hours 7+) Cost: $899 Class Information: This course focuses on sociodrama and advanced psychodramatic techniques based on the work of Jacob Moreno and contributions of international leaders in the field. In Sociodrama, participants will explore empty chair sociodrama, pre-rehearsed dramaturgy, dramatic multiplication as well as, living newspaper, re-plotting and other specialized techniques for sociodrama. Attendees will also explore psychodramatic techniques of living sculpture, psychodramatic interviewing, role reversal, mirrors, and other advanced psychodramatic techniques along with sociometric techniques (i.e. spectrograms, locograms). Selected videos and targeted assignments will assist participants in planning and facilitating these processes in community, education, business, and in other settings. Exploring the Enneagram through Drama Therapy and Authentic Movement: Facilitator: Pam Paulson M.A., LMFT, RDT-NT Dates: April 19 and 26 Time: 11:45am to 3:15pm Credits: .5 Unit (TBA 1 hour video/article) Cost: $169 Class Information: In this experiential workshop, we’ll bring the Enneagram to life through embodied exploration. Instead of simply talking about personality types, we’ll step into them—using drama therapy, improvisation, and authentic movement to explore how each Enneagram style thinks, feels, and responds under stress and in growth. Through guided exercises, scene work, and gentle movement. Participants will deepen their understanding of their own Enneagram type and core motivations by exploring patterns of behavior, defense, and longing in creative, compassionate ways. By practicing new ways of responding to familiar triggers through role play and embodied explorations, they will also cultivate empathy for other types by “trying on” their perspectives and energies. Participants will connect with inner resources such as playfulness, curiosity, and self-compassion. This workshop offers a supportive space for insight, healing, and growth through the wisdom of the body and the power of story. Innovations in Narradrama Witnessing Facilitator: Ksenia Ilinskaya, MA, NT Dates: May 17 and 24 Times: 9:00am to 12:30pm (PST) Credits: .5 Unit TBA 1 hour arranged (article/video) Cost: $169 Class Information: Join and experience this multi-level approach to witnessing which honors the person, the story, and the identity. From the map of the outside witness of Michael White therapeutic witnessing will be enlarged by using different modalities and focusing on specific aspects of the witnessing process. The course will show the particularities of using witnessing in different stages of the therapeutic process (in the beginning, in the middle and at the end) as well as cover the benefits of witnessing with couples, children-parent relationships, in individual work as well as in working with groups. Using drama for witnessing in the role of the witness, with fictional characters as well as people from different periods of life will open space for new possibilities and future aspirations. Abolitionism and Narradrama: New Directions in Anti-Carceral Practice: Facilitators: Kamran Afary Ph.D., MA, MFT, RDT, NT and Lynn Baker-Nauman LMFT, RDT Dates: May 31 and June 7 Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm (PST) Credits: .5 Unit (TBA 1 hour video/article) Cost: $169 Class Information: This workshop delves into the intersections of abolitionist principles and drama therapy. Participants will explore how entrenched carceral logics pervade social institutions and professional practices, challenging drama therapists to envision, redefine, and enact new concepts of ethics, freedom and justice. The workshop will introduce participants to the wealth of existing literature, research, and multimedia resources, including the Drama Therapy in Prison Archives available for their educational and clinical practice. Attendees will engage in discussions and experiential exercises designed to foster critical consciousness, equipping them with the tools to advocate for community-based approaches and holistic well-being, thereby contributing to a more equitable and just society. Drama Therapy with Indigenous Populations Facilitator: Renda Dionne Madrigal, PhD, RDT, NT Dates: June 20 Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm (PST) Credits: .5 Units (TBA 1 hour video/article) Cost: $169 Class Information: Participants will learn and practice specific drama and creative arts interventions (based on Narradrama) to deepen understanding of the intergenerational impact of history, colonization, and oppression on Indigenous communities, health, and well-being, apply embodied mindfulness-based compassion practices that can be used by providers to work with obstacles to care such as internalized oppression and compassion fatigue, and develop an understanding of the relationship of cultural practices such as storytelling and arts to activism and healing. By practicing these approaches, participants will increase the possible methods of therapeutic intervention and communication. Abroad Program in Copenhagen: Facilitators: Pamela Dunne Ph.D, RDT-BCT, NT Founder and Director, Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, Kamran Afary, Ph.D, RDT-BCT, NT Associate Director Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, and Terhi K. Korkiakangas Ph.D, Cl.Hyp Dates: July 5 to July 11 Credits: Credits given for CHED and NADTA CE’s Trip Schedule: July 5: (check-in 4:00 pm) Welcome session 5:00–7:00 pm + social hour with snacks & beverages July 6–11: Workshops daily, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (with lunch break) Field Trip: A day in King’s Park – statues, gardens, and integrated drama therapy exercises (schedule differs this day) July 12: Departure (check-out by 12:00 pm) Tuition: $2550 Deposit: $400 to hold your spot (Travel insurance is required. No refunds after April) Friends/partners accompany participants: Space is extremely limited. Inquire immediately for availability and cost. Accommodations: Stay in a beautifully restored villa on a quiet street in the outskirts of Copenhagen. Just 15 minutes from the city center by metro Shared rooms (first-come basis) Peaceful, authentic Danish living What You’ll Experience: - Reclaim a sense of authenticity in a world where trust and connection feel fragile - Deepen nervous system awareness through practices that cultivate safety, grounding, and flexibility. - Awaken creative resilience with tools drawn from poetry, story, and performance. - Experiment with role, voice, and embodiment to expand personal and professional expression. - Translate creative processes into practice – gain facilitation and coaching techniques adaptable to therapy, education, and group work. - Engage in reflective community spaces that nurture vulnerability, belonging, and shared discovery. - Expand your practice and understanding of polyvagal theory and interpersonal Neurobiology. - Leave renewed and resourced – grounded in authenticity, creative confidence, and connection. Independent Study: Ethics and the Law: Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT Dates: TBA Time: TBA Credits: 1 Unit Cost: $338 Independent Study Information: Independent studies are more student-led and often with the goal of completing a research project. Meetings will be scheduled on the days and times when the facilitator and the student’s schedules match. Meetings are not mandatory like classes but are rather designed for the facilitator to help the students in their research projects and for students to learn from other students. (time is PST) Supervision: (for Mental Health Professionals and AT students: Facilitator: Pam Dunne Ph.D., RCT-BCT, NT Dates: March 16 9:00am to 11:00am, April 17, May 16, and June 1 9:00am to 11:00am (PST) New dates will be announced in June for August. Supervision Information: Students that are already enrolled in the Alternative Training Program through NADTA and are currently seeing clients, may sign up for Group Supervision with Pamela Dunne. Dates of supervision are determined by the members, but are generally held once a month on a pre-determined Monday/Friday morning from 9am – 11am PST (see above information). To request enrollment in Supervision, please email assistant.dtila(a)gmail.com. Things to Note for DTILA Classes: - Most classes and meetings are held virtually over Zoom, unless noted. - Specific classes adhere to all standards and professional ethics of CAMFT and satisfy continuing education requirements for LMFT, LCSW, and LPCC’s. - Specific classes are approved by the American Psychology Association for continuing education requirements (CE). These classes are monitored collaboratively by DTILA and The Creative Arts Therapies Center. For more information on how classes offered can help you meet your own continuing education requirements email assistant.DTILA(a)gmail.com -- *Nici Romo* Managing Artistic Director Dunamis Theatre

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LCCC Theatre Presents "Stuart Little"
by Jeremy Benjamin 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Stuart Little by E.B. White Adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Erin E. Dolan This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of Charlotte’s Web. The many adventures, both big and small, of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story-theatre presentation by a talented cast of LCCC students, staff and community members. Stuart Little is a co-production with LCCC Theatre and Spark Theatre Company. Performance Dates: Thursday & Friday, March 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 pm Tickets may be purchased online at www.stockerartscenter.com, in person at the Stocker Arts Center box office or via phone by calling 440-366-4040. Performances are in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035 “Stuart Little” is presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

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Heights Youth Theatre Presents the Wind in the Willows - Opens January 16
by Pamela Fine 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS * directed by Treva Offutt music directed by Stacy Bolton stage managed by Zach Nicol *The show opens on January 16, 7 PM, and runs:* - Fridays, January 16 & 23, 7 PM - Saturdays, January 17 & 24, 7 PM - Sundays, January 18 & 25, 2 PM Wiley Middle School 2181 Miramar Boulevard University Heights, Ohio 44118 Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting: https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets *box office opens 45 minutes before the show* For more details, visit www.heightsyouththeatre.org Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture,Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, Eaton Corporation, The Noelle Family Fund for Health, Well-being, and Enrichment, a fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation *Synopsis: The Wind in the Willows (Young Audience Version) is a lively, heartwarming adventure that is fun for the whole family. Set in the English countryside, you will meet a lovable community of animals and four unforgettable friends—Mole, Rat, Badger, and the ever-excitable Mr. Toad. When Toad’s wild obsession with fast cars leads him into chaos, his loyal friends band together to save him, protect their beloved riverbank, and remind everyone what true friendship really means. Filled with humor, mischief, and big-hearted moments, come see this delightful journey where teamwork always wins the day.*

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Cleveland Public Theatre Wraps Up HAUNTED and Gears Up for Raymond Bobgan's INTO THE HEART OF ONE STAR
by Kim Furganson 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents Into the Heart of One Star<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/into-the-heart-of-…> By Raymond Bobgan with contributions from Anastasía Urozhaeva Directed by Raymond Bobgan Performed by Raymond Bobgan and Anastasía Urozhaeva A World Premiere March 25 – April 11, 2026 Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is kicking off his 20th year in the role with a new show called Into the Heart of One Star<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/into-the-heart-of-…>. About the Show Icarus is gone but his father is left to wonder about the flight that went so wrong. Could he have prevented it all and should he now choose death? Dagny, a “simple woman from Siberia,” begins in a U.S. secret intelligence interrogation room, and rises to become a leader in science, business, and space flight all the while wishing for a home she is not sure existed. Both journeys reflect on each other in a duet about yearning, loneliness, navigating this world, and seeking the light beyond. Opening Night Celebration| Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm You are cordially invited to a post-show reception in celebration of the show’s opening. Reception includes complimentary food and a selection of free beverages. Haunted<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/haunted/> By Tara Moses Through Sunday, March 22, 2026 A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere<https://nnpn.org/rolling-world-premiere> “The show is blessed with a strong cast… “This work is a valuable “entry” point to not only learn about but appreciate and respect a rich history of Native activism, which the audience can see and collaborate with.” —Dr. Yuko Kurahashi, Cleveland Critics Circle "Cleveland Public Theatre’s ‘Haunted’ is a bit of spooky fun...An intriguing concept of combining near modern pop cultural with ancient traditions makes this a show worth seeing..." —Mark Horning About the Show Ash and Aaron have been dead for twenty years, and the Indigenous siblings pass their time dancing to Britney Spears, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey while haunting the families that try to move into their house and wondering if they’ll ever be free from the shackles of racist stereotypes. An Indigenous horror comedy with the coolest Y2K hits, Tara Moses’ Haunted forces us to confront the very land we walk on and our relationship (or lack thereof) with Native communities today. Free Bev Fridays After every Friday performance, enjoy a selection of beverages on us while discussing the show with artists and audience members. Hot beverages are always complimentary. Ticket Information Choose What You Pay from $20 to $80 with no handling fees. There are also a limited number of tickets for $10 and $1 available on a first-come-first-served basis per performance. Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727.

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Insurance for the Arts
by Unquoting Insurance Company 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

Hey Artists & Musicians — Protect Your Passion! Your talent is priceless! Don't let an accident, illness, or lost gear steal your spotlight. Unquoting Insurance Company is here for creators like you, with flexible coverage that fits your gig life. We even protect the obscure professional such as Balloon Artists, Clowns, Magicians, Face Painters, DJs, and more... -Event Insurance — festivals, pop-ups, tours? Covered. -Liability Insurance — because paint can spill and amps can tip over. -Professional Liability Insurance — protect yourself if a client says your work didn't deliver. -Health Insurance — stay healthy, keep rocking. -Business Insurance — protect your brand and hustle. -Equipment Insurance — your instruments, brushes, cameras, all safe. -Building Insurance — your studio or venue stays secure. Need coverage for a day? A week? A month? The whole year? We can tailor it for you — no stress, no hassle. Get your free quote today by calling 888-928-9324 and visiting unquoting.com. Best, Elyse Y. Robinson, Insurance Broker Unquoting Insurance Company 3848 W 130th St Lowr, Cleveland, OH 44111 1-888-928-9324 mailto:mail@unquoting.com https://www.unquoting.com Property & Casualty / Health & Life Schedule an appointment today: https://schedule.unquoting.com

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Upcoming Classes at The Dance Hub 3/20-3/24
by Elyse Morckel 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

Join us at *The Dance Hub <https://www.themovementproject.org/the-space>*, The Movement Project’s new home and a welcoming space for the Northeast Ohio dance community. *Whether you’re looking to maintain your training or curious to try something new, we invite you to join us in the studio*. *UPCOMING CLASSES* *Friday, March 20th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Functional Ballet (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Kate* **NEW Tuesday, March 24th** 6:30–7:45 PM *All Levels Modern/Contemporary <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Emma* *ABOUT THE CLASSES* *Company Class* Designed for professional and college-level dancers, these classes offer a rigorous and inspiring environment led by TMP company members and guest artists. **NEW All Levels Class** Open to adult movers of all experience levels—no prior movement training is required. Come explore movement in a welcoming, supportive space. *Functional Ballet* blends classical and contemporary ballet with conditioning, emphasizing anatomical efficiency, alignment, and artistic risk-taking. *Modern/Contemporary* explores space, time, and energy through technique, improvisation, and phrase work. Your first class can be taken using a *$12 single-class pass*, available on our website. Discounted class passes are available for continued training. *Learn more, view class details, and register for your first class on our website. <https://www.themovementproject.org/class-schedule>* *We look forward to moving with you soon.* *Elyse Morckel (she/her/hers)* Associate Director | Company Member 330.962.9547 | elyse(a)themovementproject.org https://www.themovementproject.org/

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Sing Stark’s “Sing Out” Choir Welcomes New Voices for Spring Season
by Info User 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

Sing Stark’s “Sing Out” Choir Welcomes New Voices for Spring Season *Stark County’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies Chorus Invites Community to Join Weekly Rehearsals* *CANTON, OH* - Sing Stark is proud to invite the community to join *Sing Out*, Stark County’s LGBTQ+ and allies choir, as it continues its spring rehearsal season. Sing Out is a *non-auditioned chorus* open to singers of all experience levels who are passionate about music, connection, and community. The ensemble is dedicated to *celebrating diversity, inspiring equity, and building a culture of acceptance* through the power of singing. Rehearsals take place *every Thursday at 6:30 PM* in *Cable Recital Hall at the Cultural Center for the Arts* (1001 Market Ave N, Canton, OH). New members are welcome to join. *It’s not too late to be a part!* Come out, network, make new friends, and sing for the health of it. Sing Out is more than a choir; it’s a space where people can show up as themselves, find belonging, and experience the joy of making music together. The choir will present performances throughout May, including a featured appearance at the *opening ceremonies of Stark Pride*, highlighting voices of inclusion and unity in the community. Sing Stark’s broader mission is to engage, inspire, and improve community wellbeing through singing, with programs designed to foster connection, creativity, and health across all ages and backgrounds. Those interested in joining Sing Out or learning more about Sing Stark’s programs are encouraged to visit *www.SingStark.org <http://www.SingStark.org>*.

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Kennelly Review Water for Elephants
by Laura Kennelly 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

What would it be like to run away and join a circus? *Water for Elephants*, the latest national Broadway series musical currently at Cleveland’s Connor Palace Theatre, gives one answer. Full review at https://coolcleveland.com/2026/03/theater-review-water-for-elephants-playho…

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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by Margaret Reardon 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

You've heard THE SONG <https://youtu.be/FuzTkGyxkYI?si=2jS3BMrwm6sfWkuj> now read and discuss the book! In *The Gales of November*, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—"the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad. You don't have to read the book. You don't have to participate. You can just listen. But consider doing all of those things! Register <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gales-of-november-the-untold-story-of-the-…> for free here. Reach out with any questions! Margaret -- Margaret Reardon (216) 272-4277

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WRP Announces Auditions for November Production of O'Neill's A TOUCH OF THE POET
by Braelin Andrzejewski 18 Mar '26

18 Mar '26

THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR… A TOUCH OF THE POET Eugene O’Neill Directed by August Scarpelli The first of the late, great, American masterpieces by our country’s one and only Nobel prize winning playwright. The time of the play is 1828. A tavern in a village near Boston. The tavern is owned by a tempestuous Irishman, Cornelius Melody, who is as proud as he is ill-tempered. But his exhibitions delude only himself. He is of humble origin in a strange and unfriendly civilization. He is totally in debt. His wife, Nora, keeps the tavern going; unaccountably, this long-suffering woman adores him. His passionate and resolute daughter, Sara, whom he treats like a servant and berates as a slut, hates him. We arrive on the anniversary of Talavera, where Con Melody served as a major for the Duke of Wellington. The love of Sara’s life, a yankee poet is lying ill upstairs and the hopes of her future, her very own American dream begins to unravel downstairs. The poet's familial disapproval of the union cuts Con Melody’s pride and cuts it deep. A deed must be done and a debt must be paid. But his arrogance continues until at last he is beaten by the Yankee enemy— This deed means the death of the past, the death of his pretensions and the birth of a new Con Melody [Monday March 30th] [630pm-1030pm] & [Tuesday March 31st] from [630pm-1030pm] If needed, callbacks will take place [Wednesday April 1st ] at [630pm-1030pm]. At the Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 Rehearsals: Rehearsals for this production will proceed as follows. There will be as many as 6 rehearsals, scheduled approximately monthly, based on actor availability between April 2026 and October 2026 exploring the deep dramaturgical roots of the play. The normal rehearsal process will begin between September 28th 2026 and October 5th 2026. and typically run Sunday through Thursday, 630pm-10pm. Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts not noted on your audition form will not be accepted. Performances: Thursday November 12th - Sunday November 22nd [DATES], Thursday through Sunday. At this time, we are unable to cast actors who have conflicts with scheduled performances. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. No equity contracts are available at this time. All positions are volunteer. None of these parts are precast. All levels of actors welcome! Roles Available: ***We encourage actors of all experiences, ethnicities and ages to audition. [Insert any additional notes about roles available] Mickey Malloy - “is twenty six, with a sturdy physique and an amiable, cunning face, his mouth usually set in a half-leering grin”. Mickey tends bar at the tavern and has been with the family for some time and has his opinions about them and knows what to do with them. “Sure, it’d be the joy of my life to have a mother like you to fight for me, - or better still a wife like you”. Jamie Creagan - “as obviously Irish as Maloy, he is middle aged, tall, with a lantern jawed face. There is a scar of a saber cut over one cheekbone”. Jamie is a cousin to and an old soldier of Con Melody’s. “Let me get away from the sight of him where there's men in their right senses laughing and singing! And don’t be afraid, Sara, that I'll tell the boys a word of this. I’ll talk of our fight in the city only, because it’s all I want to remember”. Sara Melody - Daughter of Cornelius and Nora Melody. “...There is a curious blending in her of what are commonly considered aristocratic and peasant characteristics….Her voice is soft and musical, but her speech has at times a self-conscious, stilted quality about it due to her restraining a tendency to lapse into brogue” - “Isn’t that a joke on me, with all my crazy dreams of riches and a grand estate and me a haughty lady riding around in a carriage with a coachman and footman! (She laughs at herself) Wasn't I the fool to think that had any meaning at all when you’re in love? You were right, Mother. I knew nothing of love…” Nora Melody - “ … is forty, but years of overwork and worry have made her look much older. She must have been as pretty as a girl as Sara is now. She still has the beautiful eyes her daughter has inherited. But she has become too worn out to take care of her appearance… Yet in spite of her slovenly appearance there is a spirit which shines through and makes her lovable, a simple sweetness and charm, something gentle and sad and , somehow, dauntless”. “Sure, what's rheumatism but a pain in your body? I could bear ten of it. It’s the pain of guilt in my soul”. Cornelius Melody - “Is forty-five, tall, broad-shouldered, deep-chested, and powerful... Beyond shaky nerves, it shows no effects of hard drinking. It has a bull-like, impervious strength, a tough peasant vitality. It is his face that reveals the ravages of dissipation—a ruined face...the face of an embit-tered Byronic hero …His manner is that of a polished gentleman. Too much so. He overdoes it and one soon feels that he is overplaying a role which has become more real than his real self to him. But in spite of this, there is something formidable and impressive about him”. “ I Have not loved the world, nor the world me; I have not flatter’d its rank breath, nor bow’d To its idolatries a patient knee,— Nor coin’d my cheek to smiles,—nor cried aloud In worship of an echo; in the crowd They could not deem me one of such; I stood Among them, but not of them” Dan Roche, Paddy O’Dowd, Patch Riley - “The street door at rear is flung open and dan roche, paddy o’dowd, and patch riley attempt to pile in together and get jammed for a moment in the doorway. They all have hangovers, and Roche is talking boisterously. Dan Roche is middle-aged, squat, bow-legged, with a potbelly and short arms lumpy with muscle .... Paddy O’Dowd is thin, round- shouldered, flat-chested, with a pimply complexion, bulgy eyes, and a droopy mouth. His manner is oily and fawning, .... Patch Riley is an old man with a thatch of dirty white hair. His washed-out blue eyes have a wandering, half-witted expression. .... He carries an Irish bagpipe under his arm.” Deborah (Mrs. Henry Harford) - “is forty-one, but looks to be no more than thirty. She is small... One would never suspect that she is the middle-aged mother of two grown sons. Her face is beautiful— that is, it is beautiful from the standpoint of the artist with an eye for bone structure and unusual character....About her whole personality is a curious atmosphere of deliberate detachment, the studied aloofness of an ironically amused spectator. Something perversely assertive about it too, as if she consciously carried her originality to the point of whimsical eccentricity”. Deborah is the Mother to Sara’s beloved Poet upstairs. “I begin to resemble Cassandra with all my warnings. And I continue to stand here boring you with words”. Nicholas Gadsby - “is in his late forties, short, stout with a big, bald heady round florid face and small blue eyes. A rigidly conservative, best-family attorney, he is stiffly correct in dress and manner, dryly portentous in speech, and extremely conscious of his professional authority and dignity. Now, however, he is venturing on unfamiliar ground and is by no means as sure of himself as his manner indicates.” What to prepare: - [No preparation is necessary. Having read or having a knowledge of the play or playwright is always useful. When signing up for an audition slot below, you will receive a small section of text a few days before the audition along with a description of some context to read over that we will focus on during the audition. ] - [etc] - Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts not noted on your audition form will not be accepted. - VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to august(a)thewrp.org by Tuesday March 31st at 10:30PM. How to sign up: Please sign up for a 20 minute audition slot below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-62993889-auditions If you have any questions about the audition process please do not hesitate to contact the artistic director, august(a)thewrp.org [Media disclosure] -- 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. 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