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CPT and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi Present "The Outstretched Hand" Nov. 16 thru Nov. 19 Back By Popular Demand!
by Kim Furganson 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Cleveland Public Theatre & مسرح كليفلاند العربي Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi present يد الوصال|The Outstretched Hand<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/the-outstretched-h…> Created by ensemble members of مسرح كليفلاند العربي Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi and Raymond Bobgan Directed by Raymond Bobgan November 16―19, 2023 ABOUT THE SHOW Mira wants to move out of her parent’s home without losing her connection. Third Generation American Sami seeks travels overseas to connect with his roots. Hassan is breaking under the pressure of work, community commitments and his family needs here and overseas. These three young adults push against and pull towards their heritage, communities, and families, as they work towards becoming their full selves. The Outstretched Hand يد الوصال is about connections to our families, our heritage and ourselves. Through Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي, Arabic-speaking communities of Cleveland share vital, life-affirming stories celebrating family, dignity, and freedom of expression. These stories affirm a rich heritage and seek to move Cleveland to shed preconceptions and stereotypes and grow empathy and understanding. Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي is open to all people who share a heritage from Arabic-speaking cultures with an interest in theatre regardless of experience. “Now more than ever it’s very important for us Arabs to tell our stories. This play shines light and reminds us all that we are all part of a community. People may call us names or put us in boxes, but we are all human beings. We are people with dreams and struggles. We have families and we love. This play is about people who are trying to find themselves, to grow. The Outstretched Hand reminds us that we are all learning and growing, that we are all in the process of becoming.” –Jamal Julia Boudiab, cast member The Outstretched Hand ENSEMBLE MEMBERS: Nadeen Abusada, Issam Boudiab, Jamal Julia Boudiab, Rita ElJamous, Beshoy Hanna, Shakeb, Julien, Danny Lahoud, Rana Samaan, Ahlem Zaaeed. TICKET INFORMATION 7:30pm Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat and 3:00pm Sun, Nov 19, Gordon Square Theatre. Opening Night is Nov 16. Doors open at 6:45pm Thursday—Opening night with preshow reception at 6:45pm Friday—Dessert and dancing after the show. Saturday— Preshow light appetizer reception at 7pm. Sunday―Doors open at 2:30pm, show begins promptly at 3pm. Audience Talk-back and closing performance reception after the show. Tickets are Choose What You Pay from $1 to $40 at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/>, or at the box office at 216.631.2727 x 501. Shows will be performed in the Gordon Square Theatre which is ADA compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.

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Bulletproof Backpack - Opens Wednesday at Tri-C West!
by Tri-C West Drama Club 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus theater program presents Bulletproof Backpack by Eric Coble - opening this week! Show dates: Wednesday, October 25 through Saturday, October 28 Show time: 7:30pm The show is free to all, and free parking is available on site. No tickets or reservations are required. Tri-C Western Campus Theater 11000 W Pleasant Valley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130 Directed by James Rankin Teenager Cloe accidentally sees a list of names another student is compiling. Is it a hit list for a planned school shooting, or is it something more innocent? Now Cloe has one night to make the hardest decision she’s ever faced: Say nothing and risk a mass murder, or report the student and possibly ruin his life over nothing. In a cascading series of phone calls, Cloe, her friends and two adults race against the clock to find the balance between responsibility and panic. Active shooter drills are supposed to prepare students to survive, but what’s preparing them to live under a constant threat of violence?

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Berko review: DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH @ Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

* •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Capsule judgment: Many will find DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH to be a laugh riot, others will wonder why their seatmates were reacting, while they aren’t. I, unfortunately, was in the latter group. Too bad, for with all the angst in the world, I was hoping for two-hours, with intermission, of humorous escape. Oh, well . . . To read the entire review go to: https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ <https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/> To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/ <https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/>••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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SANTA CLAUS NEEDED FOR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
by Mr. Kringle & Company 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

*Mr. Kringle & Company* *SEEKING LONG-TERM TALENT FOR ANNUAL RECURRING HOLIDAY ROLE:* *Mr. Kringle AKA Santa Claus* *Performances take place in Downtown Cleveland at the Inventionasium <https://kringlesinventionasium.com/>.**REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS* *ROLE: *Open to men AGES 40+ *PAID COMPENSATION: *$50-$60/ Hour (Depending on Experience) *QUALIFIED PERSONS MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:* * Outgoing personality * Jovial; Santa Claus-esque persona * Sense of humor/Loves to laugh * Excellence in storytelling * Ability to sustain heightened characterization and physicality * Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm * Loves working with families and children * Willing to make a difference in a guest’s experience * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Available to work weekends in November & December * Must have reliable transportation * Must have a real beard or own a designer beard * Must be willing to submit to a background check *IS THIS YOU?* *CONTACT:* Jimmy Langa to schedule a Zoom interview *EMAIL:* Jobs(a)MrKringle.com *PROVIDE:* Current Headshot or Photo + Resume or List of qualifications *Click, **HERE* <https://kringlesinventionasium.com/experience/>*to learn more about The Mr. Kringle Company* *This casting notice was posted by The Mr. Kringle Licensing Group*

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Playhouse Square is Hiring!
by Antoinette Kula 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Playhouse Square is Hiring! Apply to join our Part-Time Revenue & Marketing Team Playhouse Square has an immediate need for enthusiastic, dependable individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our part-time Revenue & Marketing team! We are currently hiring the following positions for August employment: Ticketing Concierge (Daytime Hours) <https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-1> Ticketing Concierge, Box Office/Ticket Sales and Service (Daytime/Evening Hours)<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticketing-concierge-box-office> Season Ticket Services Representative (Daytime Hours) <https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/season-ticket-services-represen…> Ticket Operations Representative (Daytime Hours)<https://www.playhousesquare.org/jobs/detail/ticket-operations-representativ…> Submit your resume to pshr(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:pshr@playhousesquare.org> by Thursday, November 2 to be considered for an interview on November 6th for November employment. Antoinette Kula Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Service Playhouse Square 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44115 antoinette.kula(a)playhousesquare.org<mailto:antoinette.kula@playhousesquare.org> Direct: 216-640-8798

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Poetry Reading and Live Jazz in Beautiful Downtown Oberlin this Friday!
by Margaret Reardon 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Jazz and Poetry with Writers in Residence Friday, October 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Ben Franklin and Mind Fair Books 13 West College Street Oberlin, OH 44074 Hello All, My organization, Writers in Residence teaches creative writing workshops to youth in juvenile detention centers across the state. Come experience the work created this Fall by residents at the Lorain County Detention Home, read by student volunteers from Oberlin College. Enjoy fall themes drinks and snacks, and live jazz outdoors by student from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Presented in partnership with the Bonner Center for Service and Learning and the historic Ben Franklin and Mindfair Books. Free and open to all. Interested in attending, or in learning more about our work?There may also be performance opportunities for upcoming fundraisers! Please get in touch! Email me here. Thanks for reading!Margaret Margaret ReardonDevelopment Director (she/hers)Writers in Residence., Margaret Reardon (she/hers)Development Director, Writers in Residencemreardon(a)writersnresidence.orgwritersnresidence.org Become a mentor • Read our chapbooks • Subscribe to our emails • Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Instagram • Donate | | | |

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AVENUE Q - Nov. 2-12 at Playhouse Square (CSU Theatre & Dance Dept)
by Theatre 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

------------------------ JOIN US ON THE BLOCK! Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents AVENUE Q Thursday, November 2 – Sunday, November 12, 2023 Allen Theatre Mainstage at Playhouse Square Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Directed by Russ Borski Musical Direction by Maria DiDonato AVENUE Q TICKETS $5-$20: www.playhousesquare.org<https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ…> | 216-241-6000 Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, "Avenue Q" is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Warning: mature themes explored through poly-foam puppetry! NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (PG-13 content). AVENUE Q - CSU 2023 CAST Emily Anderson - Bad Idea Bear Nathalie Bermudez - Ensemble / Lucy US Aidan Callahan - Ensemble / Trekkie / Brian US Sam Cohen - Ricky; Nicky / Rod Understudy Léo Fez - Brian; Princeton US Zoë Frager - Ensemble / Mrs. T., Ricky, Trekkie 2, Nicky 2 Understudy Logan Gallant - Princeton Brooke Hamilton - Kate Monster Nick Hassan - Trekkie Monster Kaleny Kilsa-Balfour - Ensemble / Bear US Jade Lopez - Lucy Tyler Milicic - Rod Quinn Montgomery - Bad Idea Bear / Newcomer Cal Singer-Holden - Nicky Dana Sumpter - Mrs. T / Trekkie #2 / US Kate Monster Trinity Thomas - Gary Coleman Lucie Vonau - Christmas Eve Josie Wilka - Ensemble AVENUE Q TICKETS $5-$20: www.playhousesquare.org<https://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-univ…> | 216-241-6000 ------------------------

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Workshop Players Auditions: The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney
by Workshop Players 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Auditions Announced - Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7 7 – 9 p.m. at the Director's residence: 141 Graybark Lane, Amherst, OH Needed: 3 Men, 3 Women any ages are appropriate *The Dining Room*, by A.R. Gurney The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household; the place for daily breakfast and dinner and any and all special occasions. The action involves a mosaic of interrelated scenes -- some funny, some touching, some rueful. The actors change roles, personalities and ages, portraying little boys to stern grandfathers, giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Each vignette introduces a new set of people and events dovetailing swiftly and smoothly into a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Performances will be Jan 25, 26, 27, 28; February 2, 3, 4 IN SHORT: THIS IS AN ACTOR'S DREAM TO TAKE ON ONE OF THESE MULTIPLE ROLES! SO JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR VERSATILITY. *For more info, contact the director, Dave Stacko* *at 440-984-2002 or georges_12(a)hotmail.com <georges_12(a)hotmail.com>* -- 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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The Girl on the Train-Auditions
by Stow Players 22 Oct '23

22 Oct '23

*Auditions for The Girl on the Train at Stow Players* Directed by Brandi Eaton Auditions are scheduled for Sunday November 5th and Monday November 6th at The Heritage Barn in Silver Springs Park. Address is 5238 Young Rd Stow, OH 44224. *Show Dates:* February 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30PM February 11 and 18 at 2:30PM Based on the Novel by Paula Hawkins and the Dreamworks Film, Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel Auditions will consist of reading sides. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. *This show does contain adult themes.* *Characters: 4M/3F - Note: None of these characters are required to be white or able-bodied. All of the characters are cisgender, but that will not exclude trans or non-binary actors from portraying them. This show is set in England.* *Women (20s to 40s)* RACHEL WATSON - Alcoholic, not a great understanding of boundaries. Formerly married to Tom ANNA WATSON - Sweet, in over her head. Currently married to Tom MEGAN HIPWELL - Artsy, Cool, Dead. Was married to Scott *Men (20s to 40s)* Detective Inspector GASKILL - Investigating the death of Megan KAMAL ABDIC - Therapist. *NOTE: This character is of East Asian Descent and will be cast accordingly* TOM WATSON - Rachel's ex and Anna's husband, Gaslighter extraordinaire SCOTT HIPWELL - Megan's husband Link for Sign Up Genius select an audition date and time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEAB2EA7F94-44571357-auditions Questions? contact Brandi Eaton at beaton2922(a)gmail.com.

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Symbol or Substance? Performance Release
by James McGuire 22 Oct '23

22 Oct '23

Symbol or Substance: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, and J.R.R. Tolkien A live dramatic reading of Peter Kreeft's imaginative gathering of these three great Christian personalities will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, 2023, St. Hilary Church, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333. Tickets are not reserved, but may be purchased for $5 (cash or check made out to “St. Hilary”) in the St. Hilary Church office, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333 or on performance nights. NOTE: Seating is limited to 100, so get your tickets early! Inquiries: 330-612-5969 In this imaginary conversation, author Peter Kreeft gives credible voices to C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Billy Graham as they discuss one of the most contentious questions in the history of Christianity: Is Jesus symbolically or substantially present in the Eucharist? These three widely respected modern Christian witnesses represent three important Western theological traditions. Graham, an ordained Southern Baptist minister who traversed the world and the airwaves to spread the Good News of salvation represents evangelical Protestantism. Lewis, an Oxford professor, a prolific Christian apologist, and the author of The Chronicles of Narnia among many other works, was a member of the Church of England. Also, an Oxford don and a widely celebrated author of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Tolkien was a friend of Lewis and a Roman Catholic. While Lewis and Tolkien likely discussed the Eucharist during their long friendship, the dialogue in Symbol or Substance? never actually took place –but it could have, says Kreeft, who faithfully presents the views of these three impressive contemporary men.

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