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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is accepting Virtual Auditions for the 2026 Summer Season until 5pm on March 30th!
by Cody Swanson 14 Mar '26

14 Mar '26

CSF is Seeking Actors! Please prepare a video submission of two contrasting classical monologues, one of which being Shakespearean. Video auditions are accepted as an UNLISTED YouTube link. All roles are open and paid a stipend to the actor upon completion of the last performance. Please note we cannot offer AEA contracts or housing at this time. Cleveland Shakespeare Auditions (link below): Audition Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPTFuVFJtzd_NQ7R1rncuehjz7Zhddq9T…> Auditions - Video Submission (accepted as an *UNLISTED* YouTube link on the above audition form)* Callbacks - In Person** Upload a video of two* contrasting monologues. *If only auditioning for a single production, only one monologue is needed per audition. Please: Have all materials ready when filling out Audition Form: - Resume & Headshot - Audition Video Link - Contact/Audition Info - Conflict Sheet AUDITIONS ARE DUE: 5:00 pm EST Monday, March 30 *CALLBACKS (by invitation only):* *APRIL 11th & 13th* In-person callbacks will be held during the afternoon/evening of April 11 and/or evening of April 13. For more information please visit https://www.clevelandshakespeare.org/audition

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The Gin Game-Opening Saturday March 21st At Makeshift Theatre
by Matthew J. Wilks 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

The Gin Game opens Saturday March 21st at Makeshift Theatre The Gin Game is a 1978 Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy by D.L. Coburn about two elderly nursing home residents, Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey. They bond over gin rummy, but as Fonsia consistently wins, their games become a battleground for exposing their insecurities, failures, and loneliness. Featuring: Rose Gabriele and Bob KenderesDirected by: Matthew WilksPerforming March 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th at Coachhouse theatre located at 732 West Exchange Street Akron Ohio 44302 All shows at 2:00 p.m.! Ticket price $10 For tickets click the link below!MAKESHIFT - Events | | | | MAKESHIFT - Events | | |

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One (1) Week Until THE OUTSIDERS Opens at WRP
by Braelin Andrzejewski 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

The Western Reserve PlayhousePresents THE OUTSIDERS Written by Christopher SergelBased on the Novel by S.E. HintonDirected by Sullivan Ratcliff March 20 - April 4Friday’s & Saturday’s at 8:00pmSunday March 29th at 2:00pm Meet Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old dreamer who quotes poetry and watches sunsets, trapped in the unforgiving life of a "greaser." He and his found family—the silent, sensitive Johnny, the movie-star handsome Sodapop, and the stern, protective Darry—are constantly hunted by the Socs, the wealthy, privileged kids from the West Side who drive Mustangs and think the world belongs to them. But when a desperate act of self-defense leads to a Soc's death, Ponyboy and Johnny are thrown into a fight for their lives that will force them to confront the true meaning of loyalty, class warfare, and heroism. Gripping, heartbreaking, and relentlessly hopeful, S.E. Hinton’s masterpiece is an unforgettable journey into the heart of teenage angst, proving that even when the odds are stacked against you, friendship can be the toughest armor. RATED: PG-13 GENRE: Coming-of-age drama, play Purchase Tickets: $25 <https://www.thewrp.org/mainstageseason/outsiders?neohiopal>Become a Member: $10/month <https://www.thewrp.org/season> More information is available on our website. <https://www.thewrp.org/mainstageseason/outsiders?neohiopal> Western Reserve Playhouse is an award-winning theatre of Summit County; housed in a Historic Barn of Ohio. 3326 Everett Rd Richfield, OH 44286 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Invites You To 'Feel The Earth Move' With "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Contact:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Phone: (440) 247-8955 Email: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.cvlt.org Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Invites You To 'Feel The Earth Move' With "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" *Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Bio-Musical Takes the Stage March 27 through April 19* *CHAGRIN FALLS, OH* — *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT)* is proud to present the inspiring true story of a music legend in *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical*. Running from *March 27 through April 19, 2026*, this production takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the life of one of the most prolific and beloved songwriters in history. The show features a book by Douglas McGrath, and words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. *Beautiful* tells the story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, beginning with her early days as a Brooklyn teenager striving to sell her songs. The musical follows her breakthrough as a chart-topping solo artist with the iconic album *Tapestry*, while exploring the creative energy of the legendary Brill Building era. Audiences will witness her collaborations and friendly rivalries with fellow songwriting giants Gerry Goffin, Cynthia Weil, and Barry Mann as they churned out hits for the biggest names in music. Directed by *Molly Cornwell*, with music direction by *David W. Coxe* and choreography by *Kenya Woods*, the production features a dazzling soundtrack of timeless classics. The score includes beloved hits such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You've Got a Friend,” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”. The CVLT production stars *Leah Saltzer* as Carole King, *Sam Bartlett* as Gerry Goffin, *James Johnston* as Barry Mann, and *Alex Petsche* as Cynthia Weil. They are joined by a talented supporting cast including *Lesley Geldart* as Genie Klein and *William Bennett* as Don Kirschner, alongside a vibrant 18-member ensemble portraying iconic groups like The Drifters and The Shirelles, backed by a live 11-piece band. *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* is a celebration of resilience, passion, and the power of finding your own voice. *Performance Schedule and Ticket Information:* - *Dates:* March 27 – April 19, 2026. - *Times:* Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sunday matinees on March 29, April 12, and April 19 at 2:00 PM. - *Location:* 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH. - *Tickets:* $24 for regular admission; $21 for seniors, students, and military personnel. This production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets can be purchased online at CVLT.org, by calling the Box Office at (440) 247-8955 (Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), or at the door starting two hours before each performance. CVLT suggests arriving as early as possible to secure parking. *ABOUT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE:* Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, now in its 96th Season, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. *###*

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Saint Ignatius High School Harlequins Present Guys and Dolls
by Sean Cahill 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

The Harlequins of Saint Ignatius High School proudly present the classic Broadway musical *Guys and Dolls*. Set in the colorful world of mid-century New York, this beloved show follows gamblers, showgirls, missionaries, and unlikely romances through some of musical theatre’s most memorable songs and comedic moments. *Performance Dates:* • Friday, March 20 – 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, March 21 – 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, March 22 – 2:00 p.m. • Friday, March 27 – 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, March 28 – 7:30 p.m. Performances take place at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts. *Tickets:* Adults – $15 High School & College Students – $10 Grade School Students – $5 Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.ignatius.edu/student-life/extracurriculars/drama Come enjoy a lively production of this Broadway favorite brought to life by the talented students of Saint Ignatius. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Harlequins Producer Sean Cahill at scahill(a)ignatius.edu -- Sean M. Cahill, Ph.D. History Department Model United Nations, Moderator Ignatius Harlequins, Producer Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 www.ignatius.edu

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BlueWater Chamber Orchestra to perform March 28 at Church of the Covenant
by Gayle Getts 13 Mar '26

13 Mar '26

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Artistic Director Daniel Meyer, continues its 16th season on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. The concert, titled Bohemian Rhapsody, features pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi performing Kabalevsky’s Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 99, “Prague.” Also included on the program are Janáček’s Suite for Strings and Mozart’s Symphony No.38 in D Major, K.504, “Prague.” Tickets for the concert are Pay-What-You-Wish, allowing anyone interested to attend. Tickets can be ordered at bluewaterorchestra.com or by calling 440-781-6215. For the 2025-26 season, BlueWater is supported by grants from the Paul M. Angell Foundation, John P. Murphy Foundation, Kulas Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and WWMR Foundation.

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AUDITIONS in Doylestown for new Summer production!
by Matt Smith 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

***AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT*** Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown, OH announces auditions for "THE MISSING CASE OF LADY ABERNATHY", an original play written by T.R. Collins and part of Blue Macaroon Theater's Incubator Series. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 23rd at the old Neon Flamingo boutique below Blue Macaroon Theater, 84 1/2 N Portage St in Doylestown, from 6-9pm. Please sign-up using the Sign-Up genius below. Performance Dates: June 19th - 21st, 2026 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAA72CA5FAC16-62522858-themissing Synopsis: Daphne Mills, owner of the once-famed Flowers Theater, now with a new landlord, has finally found the play that will fix all of her problems: 'The Last Case.' This missing piece of the unfinished book series about Lady Abernathy, a Victorian medium, and her determined adversary, Detective Howells, was written by the author's grandson, based off of notes he found secreted away. Daphne is sure that Brian Chance's play will bring the adoring (and paying) audience back to the place that meant so much to her father. That is, if her actors and tech crew can follow the script and get their lives together.

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Urinetown, the Musical and Stepping Out Auditions at Rabbit Run
by Karen Ziegler 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

FOR: Rabbit Run Community Arts Association P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing 440-428-5913 DATE: March 12, 2026 * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater’s “Urinetown, the Musical” and “Stepping Out” are this weekend* Rabbit Run Theater Auditions: “Urinetown, the Musical”, Mar. 14, 6 - 10 pm; Mar. 15, 2 – 5 pm; “Stepping Out”, Mar. 14, 6 – 8 pm; Mar. 15, 1 – 3 pm MADISON, OH - Audition appointments are now being taken for two productions, “Urinetown, the Musical” and “Stepping Out” at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio. “Urinetown, the Musical” is a musical comedy with music by Mark Hollman and music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis. The production runs from May 22 through June 13. The production is directed by Brint Learned, musical direction by Alex Ulle and choreography by Sarah Gordon. The show is rated 13+ for content. There are roles available for adults ages 18 and up. Auditions for “Urinetown the Musical” are Saturday, Mar. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. “Urinetown, the Musical” is a comedic satire of populism, bureaucracy, politics and musical theater itself. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets. A hero emerges and leads them all to freedom The second production for the summer, “Stepping Out”, is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a dance studio in North London. Coupled with dramas all along the way, this motley group must be whipped into shape for their recital. “Stepping Out” is written by Richard Harris and will be directed by Ann Hedger. Production dates are June 19 through July 3, and the show is rated for general audiences. There are roles available for actors ages 18 and up. Auditions are Saturday, Mar. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Actors auditioning for a “Urinetown, the Musical” should prepare to sing 32 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. Actors auditioning for “Stepping Out” do not need to prepare a monologue as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). Auditions for “Stepping Out” are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH. Auditions for “Urinetown, the Musical” are at the Royce Hall for Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College on Gillett St. in Painesville. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information, visit rabbitrun.org. Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from late May through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison. RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dairy Queen, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Your Bridge Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto and and Tour Lake County. # # #

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Cleveland Public Theatre's EAD Raymond Bobgan Returns to the Stage with "Into the Heart of One Star"
by Kim Furganson 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents Into the Heart of One Star 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 PLAY 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. ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE 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. 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. For dates and times, and to purchase tickets click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/into-the-heart-of-…> or go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727.

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Willoughby Summer Theater Festival
by Robert Haag 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

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