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Upcoming Classes at The Dance Hub
by Elyse Morckel 04 Mar '26

04 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 6th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Functional Ballet (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Kate* *Monday, March 9th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan* **NEW Tuesday, March 10th** 6:30–7:45 PM *All Levels Modern/Contemporary <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Madison * *Wednesday, March 11th* 9:30–11:00 AM *Modern/Contemporary (Company Class) <https://book.squareup.com/classes/vt2b7y0zuvs9c9/location/F16MB4CQ5Z34R/cla…>* with *Megan* *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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ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL ARTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS 15-19:
by Michael Stein 04 Mar '26

04 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>. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you!!! *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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Hershey Felder Brings Rachmaninoff and the Tsar to Cleveland Play House
by Geoff Short 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE PRESENTS THE NEWEST PLAY IN HERSHEY FELDER’S COMPOSER SERIES Rachmaninoff and the Tsar The Music of Sergei V. Rachmaninoff Book by Hershey Felder Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff Jonathan Silvestri as Tsar Nicolas II Directed by Trevor Hay March 5-15 Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square Tickets on sale at clevelandplayhouse.com SPECIAL BOGO 50% OFF TICKETS for March 5-8 performances with promo code PIANO CLEVELAND, OHIO — Pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder returns to Cleveland Play House as Sergei Rachmaninoff in the Cleveland Premiere of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, the newest work in his internationally-acclaimed series of composer plays. For the first time, Felder appears opposite another actor: British-Italian Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II. Featuring Rachmaninoff’s most beloved compositions, Rachmaninoff and the Tsar promises to be another mystical musical journey in the Hershey Felder style. Audiences have flocked to Felder’s past record-breaking hit productions which brought to life composers including George Gershwin, Frédéric Chopin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Irving Berlin, Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven, and more. Rachmaninoff and the Tsar will be presented at Cleveland Play House from March 5-15 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, with Opening Night on Friday, March 6, 2026. For tickets and more information the public may visit clevelandplayhouse.com or call 216-241-6000. The play brings to life legendary pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff who, having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, has made his home in the United States. In 1942, at the age of 68, he has applied for American citizenship and bought a home in Beverly Hills, but his soul has never left Russia. Facing a terminal illness brings forth the memory of an encounter with Russia’s last Tsar, Nicholas II, and the Tsar’s daughter, the Grand Duchess Anastasia, a memory that haunts Rachmaninoff until the end. Rachmaninoff and the Tsar had its World Premiere at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica followed by a hit run at the Balboa Theatre in Santa Monica. San Diego Union-Tribune called the performance “masterful, visually stunning” noting the show is “one of his best.” Houston Press commended Felder’s “charm, finesse, and astonishing piano prowess,” while Stage and Cinema lauded his “fantastic playing of some of the greatest compositions of all time.” Since the 1998 premiere of his internationally-lauded play with music George Gershwin Alone, Hershey Felder has appeared on world renowned stages throughout the United States and abroad giving more than six thousand performances in original works that include George Gershwin Alone, Beethoven, Maestro Bernstein, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, Our Great Tchaikovsky, Hershey Felder as Claude Debussy in A Paris Love Story, and more. World premieres at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills have included several of his award-winning films: Musical Tales in the Venetian Jewish Ghetto, The Assembly, Noble Genius Chopin & Liszt, and more. In all, Hershey Felder has performed on more than one hundred stages in leading worldwide theatres. This exploration of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s itinerant but extraordinary life illuminates the master’s sense of home and family and how those elements influenced his art. Featuring his world famous C# minor Prelude, his second piano concerto, his symphonies, and his Paganini Variations, Rachmaninoff did leave Russia but Russia stayed with him until the very end, influencing every aspect of his life. Rachmaninoff and the Tsar features direction by Trevor Hay, dramaturgy by Jerry Patch, concept design by Hershey Felder, lighting design by Erik S. Barry, sound design and production management by Erik Carstensen, sound operation by Jeremy Kalke, projections design by Stefano Decarli, costumes design by Marysol Gabriel and wig design by Judi Lewin.

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FINAL WEEKEND - Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea @ Tri-C Metro!
by Ricky Quintana 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

Tri-C School of Creative Arts Presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea A Playful, Poignant Reimagining of The Little Mermaid CLEVELAND, OH — Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus Theatre Arts program proudly presents Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea by Julia Izumi, a whimsical and heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and the myths we create around it. The production is directed by Ricky Quintana. In this playful and quirky loose adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid , audiences meet a Little Rain Cloud who unexpectedly falls in love with a human. Parallel to this tale, a writer named Dolan (modeled on Andersen himself) reveals his own struggles with love, longing, and the stories we tell to understand them. Blending magical realism with emotional honesty, the play examines love’s joy, ache, and volatility. Playwright Julia Izumi’s imaginative work offers a fresh take on a classic story, celebrating the humor and heartbreak of love in its many forms. Final Performance Dates: Thursday, March 5th @ 7:30pm Friday, March 6th @ 7:30pm Saturday, March 7th @ 7:30pm Location: John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Free Parking available in Lot 5 near the corner of Woodland Ave and E 30 th St. Admission is FREE! No tickets are required, but reservations can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/32szyd2r Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Wiloughby Summer Theater Festival
by Robert Haag 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

*Willoughby Summer Theater Festival Auditions* The Willoughby Summer Theater Festival is holding auditions for its *6th summer season* featuring two exciting productions. Performances are *free to the public* and will feature talented performers from across Northeast Ohio. This season includes *Murder on the Orient Express*, a fully staged production of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, and *Salute to America Celebrating 250 Years*, a musical review honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring song, music, and spoken word. A *small stipend is available for performers in Salute to America.* *Auditions* Saturday March 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sunday March 29, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM *Location* Andrews Osborne Academy Osborne Building Performing Arts Theater 38588 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, Ohio *What to Prepare* For Salute to America bring a song in the style of the show (about 3 minutes) with sheet music for the accompanist. For Murder on the Orient Express prepare a memorized monologue (about 90 seconds). Actors may also be asked to read from the script. Teen and adult performers are encouraged to audition. These are *community productions and not limited to students.* Rehearsals begin June 22. Salute to America performances run July 18 through August 7 in communities including Willoughby, Wickliffe, Euclid, and Mentor. Murder on the Orient Express performances take place July 24 through August 2 at Andrews Osborne Academy. If you cannot attend the scheduled auditions, email *dlewis(a)andrewsosborne.com* <dlewis(a)andrewsosborne.com> to request an alternate time. We look forward to seeing you at auditions! -- *Darryl Lewis* Instructor Robert Haag website <http://www.robertgarhaag.com>

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Teen Theatre Audition NEO Area
by Vanessa Cook 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

*JOIN Norwalk Arts Center this Spring/Summer!!* *NAC TEEN THEATRE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!![image: 📖][image: ♥️]* *ALICE BY HEART* NAC is thrilled to announce auditions for the 2026 Teen Theatre musical *Alice by Heart.* Open to teens ages 13-19, we invite you to step into a world where imagination meets resilience in this powerful, heartfelt music. All rehearsals and Performances will be held at Norwalk Arts Center in Norwalk, Ohio. *Auditions are April 3-4th, 2026*. Show dates are June 5-7th, 2026. For more information and to sign up for auditions, please go to the link below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeJHiIYQdFh6g.../viewform <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJHiIYQdFh6guDo-rdNJ2kR2Ygopdo-d6…> Want to work with an incredible team! The production team includes the talents of these amazing and talented humans: Vanessa Cook, Director, Dr Greg Ramsdell, Music Director, Rylie Mullen, Stage Manager/Choreography Taryn Hahn, Production manager and Amy Ellis, Costumes. Questions contact us at NorwalkACProductions(a)gmail.com Visit it our website: NorwalkArtsCenter.org <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/www.norwalkartscenter.org> cookt <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com>heatre <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com> designs(a)gmail.com <cooktheatredesigns(a)gmail.com> https://www.facebook.com/CookTheatreDesigns <https://www.facebook.com/VCook.CTD.LLC/> https://cooktheatredesigns.wixsite.com/cook-theatre-designs

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Play reading at Wizbang! This Friday and Saturday!
by Stuart Hoffman 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by Stuart Hoffman (a reading) at Wizbang Theatre & Spirit Room Cocktail Bar! Friday and Saturday March 6-7. Doors at 8:00 PM | Reading at 8:30 PM $10 General Admission | $25 Front Row Table for 2 Wizbang welcomes back Stuart Hoffman! For his next adventure, Hoffman brings you a reading of "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," a romantic comedy about movies and the people who fall in love loving them. Featuring the acting talents of: Sarah Kunchik Leah Smith Nicole Coury Joe Milan Cole Tarantowski Margi Herwald Zitelli Come experience what the Cleveland Scene calls the "Sort of Fun Storytelling Cleveland Should Have More Of." Purchase tickets here: https://www.wizbangtheater.com/

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Cleveland Public Theatre's Horror-Comedy HAUNTED Kicks Off with an Indigenous Market and Post-show Talkback
by Kim Furganson 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

cleveland PUBLIC theatre presents Haunted<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2025-2026/haunted/> By Tara Moses March 5 - March 22, 2026 Join us this week for the Northeast Ohio debut of Haunted, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere<https://nnpn.org/rolling-world-premiere>. Opening weekend festivities include an Indigenous Market featuring beautiful handmade beadwork, accessories and more, and a special talkback with playwright Tara Moses and Cynthia Connolly of The City Club. Play Synopsis Ash and Aaron have been dead for twenty years, and the Indigenous siblings pass their time dancing to Britney Spears and Destiny’s Child 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. As the cycle begins once more, the siblings ask: will they ever make it to the Spirit World? An Indigenous horror comedy with the sickest 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. ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SPECIAL EVENTS Indigenous Market | Thursday, March 5 Ticket includes admission to pop-up market featuring artisans and crafts by local Indigenous vendors pre-show from 6pm–7pm and at intermission. Post-show Talkback | Friday, March 6 Join us for a conversation with Playwright Tara Moses moderated by Cynthia Connolly, director of programming for The City Club. Opening Night | Saturday, March 7 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. Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or 216.631.2727. Haunted in the news! The Land— Cleveland Public Theatre’s 'Haunted' connects theater, community and the question of land – The Land<https://thelandcle.org/stories/cleveland-public-theatres-haunted-connects-t…> Cleveland.com— Playwright Tara Moses brings Indigenous horror-comedy ‘Haunted’ to Cleveland Public Theatre - cleveland.com<https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/03/playwright-tara-moses-bring…> Meet Playwright Tara Moses— Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRDv4bjB-O/?next=%2F>

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MAD Factory: Auditions!
by Pam Vandersommen 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

MAD Factory is currently auditioning for two shows! Detailed information at www.madfactory.org/auditions<http://www.madfactory.org/auditions> Macbeth (Teens Only) Rock of Ages (13 and up) Teens Only Macbeth Tuesday March 10th from 6-9pm at MAD* On Broadway: 2655 Broadway Ave, Lorain OH 44052 SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DACA729A7FF2-62676140-macbeth#/ CHOOSE A MONOLOGUE TO AUDITION WITH HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1STsYCye3ODhCFaD7xuEGGSFrOY6fSBTL/view?usp=… Rock of Ages * Sunday March 22nd from 5pm to 9pm * Monday March 23rd from 6pm to 9 pm Callbacks by invitation Sunday March 29. All auditions will be held at Mad Factory Lorain: 2655 Broadway Ave. Lorain 44052 Sign up for Auditions https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DACA729A7FF2-62141341-rock#/

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Reminder from Theatre in the Circle
by Bill Corcoran 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE AUDITIONS for FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN A MUSICAL MEMOIR MARCH 7, Noon to 4 pm JUDSON MANOR BALLROOM, 1890 E. 107th, Cleveland 44106 (free parking in lot). MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE <https://ticketpeak.com/go/TIC> If you are not available to audition on March 7, you can request another audition time by phoning (216) 280-0960 Performance Dates: June 4-7, 2026 ROLES TO BE CAST: · BEN FRANKLIN: Although the well-known patriot is 82 years old and limps due to his gout, his mind is still active, and he is pursuing his goal of writing his memoirs. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4 · RICHARD (from Poor Richard’s Almanac). Unlike Ben, Richard is ageless, somewhere between 26 and 52. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4 · DEBBY, DEBORAH READ FRANKLIN (Ben’s wife) is a successful businessperson in her own right. Two years younger than Ben, in the show, she ranges in age from mid-forties to sixty-six, her age when she died. VOCAL RANGE C4-E5 · FOUR CHORUS MEMBERS, SATB play multiple roles. · BOY with a whistle: 10-12 years old. Theatre in the Circle, Bill Corcoran, Artistic Director, Producer theatreinthecircle.org <http://theatreinthecircle.org/> • (216) 280-0960 theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com <mailto:theatreinthecircle@gmail.com>

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