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Insurance for the Arts
by mail＠unquoting.com 06 Mar '26

06 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. Elyse Y. Robinson Unquoting Insurance Company 3848 W 130th St Lowr, Cleveland, OH 44111 1-888-928-9324 mail(a)unquoting.com https://www.unquoting.com Schedule an appointment: https://schedule.unquoting.com/ ttps://schedule.unquoting.com

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Announcing AUDITIONS for Fame the Musical at The Fine Arts Association
by Ann Hedger 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

The Fine Arts Association at 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio announces AUDITIONS for Fame the Musical Conceived and developed by David De Silva Book by Jose Fernandez Lyrics by Jacques Levy Music by Steve Margoshes Director: David Malinowski Musical Director: Jason Falkofsky Choreographer: Rose Lesak & Trinity Tyler The show follows the final class of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts from their admission in 1980 to their graduation in 1984. All of the struggles, fears and triumphs – from prejudice to substance abuse – are depicted with razor-sharp focus as the young artists navigate the worlds of music, drama and dance. AUDITION APPOINTMENTS NEEDED (5 minute timeslots): Monday, March 23, 2026 – from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – from 6:00-9:00 pm Callbacks & Dance Call: Sunday, March 29, 2026 – 2:00-5:00 pm BY Invitation Only at The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Click here to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius to make your appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-62737160-fame#/ Production Dates – June 5 - 20, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 pm Rehearsals begin – Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:00-9:30 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm Casting Information:  - Needed: Cast of approximately 25+ - All roles are available, 6W & 6M principals plus ensemble - All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. - Auditions are open to age 15 years and up - No AEA contracts available for this production. - Actors appearing in The Fine Arts Association productions do so as volunteers. Audition Requirements:  - Come prepared with a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning April 12, 2026. This includes any school or work activities/events, sports activities/events and classes that would cause a missed scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (May 31-June 4) and ALL performances. - Résumés will be accepted (not required).   ROLES AVAILABLE: Serena Katz - A shy and timid, yet keen and enthusiastic actress. She is attracted to Nick. Gender: female - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: Eb5 & bottom: G#3 Nick Piazza - Ambitious, enthusiastic, classical actor who is very serious about his craft. He holds a hidden romantic interest for Serena. Gender: male - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: G4 & bottom: A2 Joe Vegas - An acting student. Loud, funny, and comical. He develops a crush on Carmen. Gender: male - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: C5 & bottom: C3 Carmen Diaz - A sexy and confident, but cocky, dancer with a big ego. Carmen is determined to make it big and is obsessed with the idea of fame, nearly to a fault. Gender: female - Age: 15 to 20- Vocal range top: F5& bottom: A3 Tyrone Jackson - A talented but dyslexic hip hop dancer who comes from a poor background. Shares a difficult relationship with Iris. *Alternate casting: JACK ZAKOWSKI - Headstrong, able, dancer. A functional illiterate from a poor background and Russian immigrant student from Brighton Beach in Brooklyn. Male, 15-20 yrs old - Gender: male - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: Bb4 & bottom: D3 Iris Kelly - A very talented, graceful ballet dancer who often comes across as snobbish and mean because of her insecurities with herself. She shares a difficult relationship with Tyrone. Gender: female - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: F5 & bottom: D4 Schlomo Metzenbaum - A classical violinist who starts a rock band. He is fed up with the strain of his famous violinist father's expectations. He is very wise and academically clever. Gender: male - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: F4 & bottom: C3 Grace Lamb (lambchops) - A loud, confrontational rock chick and tomboy who plays the drums for Schlomo's band. She often loses her temper, and it is implied that she does not take school seriously. Gender: female - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: B4 & bottom: A3 Goodman King - A musician who is in Schlomo's band. He is believed to be Schlomo's best friend. Gender: male - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: G#4 - bottom: F3 Mabel Washington - A loud and overweight dancer and singer who is desperate to shed the pounds but can't resist food. Often speaks her mind and gives out advice to others in their times of trouble. Gender: female - Age: 15 to 20 - Vocal range top: E5 & bottom: D4 Miss Esther Sherman - A strict, old-fashioned English teacher who loves her students despite the fact that she comes down hard on them. Gender: female - Age: 30 to 50- Vocal range top: E5 & bottom: F3 Miss Greta Bell - A dance teacher with a passion for different styles of dance. Believes that dance is a way of life and is very protective of her students. Gender: female - Age: 35 to 50 - Vocal range top: E5 & bottom: A3 Mr. Sheinkopf - European Music tutor with a love for classical music and dislike for all things rock and roll. Gender: male - Age: 35 to 50 Mr. Myers - A laid-back drama teacher with an obsession for human psychology. Gender: male - Age: 35 to 50 Ensemble/Students

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ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL ARTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS 15-19
by Michael Stein 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Near West Theatre is excited to share a paid opportunity for students ages 15–19: SOAR!, our theatre-based youth leadership initiative designed for teens who are ready to grow as creative leaders behind the scenes. SOAR! is a hands-on creative summer apprenticeship where students work alongside professional directors, designers, and technicians from the Greater Cleveland area. Participants have the opportunity to explore areas like stage management, scenic and costume design, lighting and sound, production support, and artistic collaboration. Applications are *now open* for SOAR! Summer 2026 and close on *March 13, 2026*. The application process is simple. Students only need to submit ONE of the following: a resume, short essay, or video. We also have a checklist resource with submission examples for you students to use as a resource as well as submission examples on our website. We would be so grateful if you would consider sharing this opportunity with students, arts educators, counselors, or families who may be interested. Below are links to SOAR! Flyers to share with students - Full-color printable version <https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/files/resources/colorsoarschoolflyer.pdf> - Black-and-white printable version <https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/files/resources/bwsoarschoolflyer.pdf> - Digital file for email newsletters, websites, or social medi <https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/files/resources/digitalsoarschoolflyer.pdf> a Near West Theatre is committed to accessibility and inclusion, and we encourage students from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. No prior leadership experience is required. If you have any questions or would like to connect about bringing SOAR! to your students, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can find more information and apply to SOAR! here <https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/education/soar>. *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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Hiring at Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood OH is searching for an Institutional Advancement Associate (with a focus on fundraising and development). Know of any recent college grads, early career folks, someone who wants to shift gears and follow their arts passion, or looking to work in the non-profit arts world? Please share this link with them https://beckcenter.org/about/jobs/institutional-advancement-associate-(focu…

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Auditions for Akron All-City Pit Orchestra (High School Students only) Mean Girls High School Edition
by Akron Civic 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

*🎶 Call for Pit Musicians* *Akron All-City Musical* *Mean Girls: High School Edition* The Akron All-City Musical is seeking talented student musicians to join the *pit orchestra for Mean Girls: High School Edition* at the historic Akron Civic Theatre. This year’s orchestra will be *under the direction of Victor Anstine*, and we are looking for strong, collaborative musicians who are excited to be part of a large-scale production featuring students from across Northeast Ohio. ------------------------------ *🎼 Instruments Being Auditioned* - Bass Guitar - Drum Set - Auxiliary Percussion - Electric Guitar (2 positions) - Keyboard (2 positions) - Alto Saxophone - Baritone Saxophone - Clarinet / Soprano Saxophone / Tenor Saxophone - Flute / Piccolo - Trumpet / Flugelhorn - Trombone ------------------------------ *🎧 Audition Requirements* Auditions will include: • *One prepared musical excerpt* on your instrument • *Possible sight-reading* from the part you are auditioning for ------------------------------ *📅 Audition Information* *Sunday, March 8* *5:00 PM – 8:00 PM* Location: Akron Civic Theatre Sign up for an audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AAA922A4FAC43-61616846-akron ------------------------------ *🎼 Rehearsal Schedule* Rehearsals for the pit orchestra *begin March 22* and will take place: *Sundays — 5:00 PM–8:30 PM* *Tuesdays — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM* ------------------------------ The Akron All-City Musical brings together students from across the region to perform on one of Ohio’s most historic stages. The pit orchestra plays a vital role in bringing this production to life, and we’re excited to assemble a band that is energetic, dedicated, and ready to make this score shine.

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City Ballet of Cleveland Audition
by courtney 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 4, 2026 From: City Ballet of Cleveland Contact: Courtney Laves-Mearini Phone: (216) 848-9088 E-mail: courtney(a)cityballetofcleveland.org For use: March 4, 2026 – April 19, 2026 CITY BALLET OF CLEVELAND COMPANY AUDITION (Cleveland, OH) – City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) will hold its annual audition on Sunday, April 19 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Cleveland City Dance. The audition is open to all serious dancers of ballet ages 10-21. Potential dancers should have at least two years of ballet training and be currently taking ballet and jazz and/or modern. The company has two annual performances including the Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker in December and the Spring Repertoire Concert in May. The company also performs at local schools, community centers and festivals. The audition consists of a ballet class taught by CBC’s Artistic Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. A mandatory parent meeting will follow the audition class from 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Dancers interested in auditioning are asked to submit the application form and $30 audition fee by Thursday, April 16, 2026. Application forms are available online http://www.cityballetofcleveland.org. Potential dancers do not need to be students at Cleveland City Dance but are expected to maintain their training at their current studio and/or Cleveland City Dance for the duration of the season. If unable to attend the audition one may submit a video link by Saturday, April 11, 2026. Email info(a)cityballetofcleveland.org mailto:info@cityballetofcleveland.org for video audition requirements. For more information, please email info(a)cityballetofcleveland.org mailto:info@cityballetofcleveland.org or call 216-848-9088. City Ballet of Cleveland is in residence at Cleveland City Dance, located at 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120.

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North Coast Men's Chorus presents - Shoeless: A Musical Tale of Cinderella starring Nina West as the Fairy Godmother
by bryan＠richcole.net 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

The North Coast Men's Chorus (NCMC) brings the magic back to Cleveland with the return of Shoeless: A Musical Tale of Cinderella, the hit staged concert that sold out during its 2022 debut. Performances take place Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. Written by Bryan K. Fetty, Shoeless is a larger-than-life musical comedy that reimagines the classic fairy tale through a joyful blend of pop hits, musical theater favorites, outrageous humor, and NCMC's signature flair. The show celebrates transformation, belonging, and the power of finding your voice, delivered with big laughs, bold characters, and dazzling theatricality. This year's revival stars Nina West, nationally acclaimed entertainer, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar, and Ohio native, as the Fairy Godmother. Known for her warmth, wit, and show-stopping presence, West brings extra sparkle and heart to Cinderella's journey, joined by the full NCMC cast portraying a charming Prince, a wicked Stepmother, and her hilariously dreadful daughters, and of course, Cinderella. Shoeless features dynamic choreography, and engaging visual storytelling. Tickets & Performance Information Shoeless: A Musical Tale of Cinderella Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026 - 3:00 p.m. Maltz Performing Arts Center 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, OH 44106 Tickets start at $20 and are available through the North Coast Men's Chorus and the Maltz Performing Arts Center box office. https://tickets.ncmchorus.org CONTACT: info(a)ncmchorus.org

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BLOOD BROTHERS coming to Doylestown April 17th!
by Matt Smith 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the highly anticipated stage production of BLOOD BROTHERS at Blue Macaroon Theater in Doylestown! Three shows! APRIL 17th - 19th. This will be like nothing you've ever seen before at the Blue Macaroon and tickets are limited! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bluemacaroontheatercompany/2092279 Directed by: Anthony Harbert with music direction from Steve Parsons and choreography from Jessica Thompson. Blood Brothers is a musical by Willy Russell about twin brothers, Mickey and Edward, separated at birth and raised in different social classes in Liverpool, who become best friends without knowing their connection until a tragic, prophesied end. The story explores themes of nature vs. nurture, class inequality, and fate, following the twins' contrasting lives—one wealthy and educated, the other struggling—and their shared love for the same girl, Linda, leading to a fatal confrontation. It's a long-running, award-winning show that began as a school play and became a major West End and Broadway hit.

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North Coast Men's Chorus Hiring Executive Director
by bryan＠richcole.net 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

North Coast Men's Chorus is Hiring! NCMC is searching for its next Executive Director, who will work closely with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director to lead our vibrant and strong Queer musical arts organization into our exciting future. We are looking for candidates who are interested in translating artistic vision into sustainable operations, advancing our mission, and ensuring long-term organizational health. Please find a full job description and how to apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vReqTimN3sNRlgYrcyAsxv2VTaapf-j… The North Coast Men's Chorus (NCMC) is a nonprofit LGBTQ+ performing arts organization dedicated to artistic excellence, community building, and social impact through choral music. Serving Northeast Ohio for nearly four decades, NCMC presents multiple concert programs annually, special events, and community engagements that foster visibility, belonging, and cultural enrichment. The North Coast Men's Chorus Mission Statement: The North Coast Men's Chorus presents high quality musical entertainment for diverse audiences, promotes a positive influence within and beyond the gay community, and provides a supportive environment for its members and participants. CONTACT: Jobs(a)ncmchorus.org

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READERS NEEDED for Colombi New Plays Festival Reading- Brutal Dreams
by Jaclyn Vogel 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

Looking for readers for Colombi New Plays Festival Reading of *Brutal Dreams* by Jaclyn Renee Vogel. *Brutal Dreams* by *Jaclyn Renee Vogel* (Full Length) (90min) :: After a stressful week, Detective Adelaide Keene is looking for a one-night stand. Instead, her date with Jay Harris leads to a full-blown murder investigation—one she wasn't prepared for. (Contains strong language, violence, and adult themes including suicide.) Looking for readers for the following characters: JAY HARRIS- Late 20s- Early 30s Concerned Brother of Cassandra Harris CASS HARRIS- 20s- 2nd Year OBGYN Resident at Faircrest Memorial Hospital Sister to JAY HARRIS DR. CLEO WADE- 40s-50s Attending physician to OBGYN Residents at Faircrest Memorial Hospital BRIAN/ OFFICER HOPKINS/ ISSAC- 20s-40s Ensemble member/ Adelaide's Ex-boyfriend/ Police Officer/ Husband to Eleanor Greene Commitment is one rehearsal that will be scheduled based on all actors availability and the performance night Friday March 27th 6-10pm. Performance will be at The Darl Center for the Arts 5437 Broadway Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44127. Actors will receive a small stipend for participating. If interested please send headshot (does not need to be a professional photo) and character/s you are interested in to jaclynreneevogel(a)gmail.com for more details.

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