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Auditions Announced for "Speech & Debate" at Beck Center
by Scott Spence 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

*What happens when three high school students on the fringes decide to “take down” a corrupt drama teacher? * Auditions for the comedy/drama Stephen Karam's *Speech & Debate* will take place by appointment only at Lakewood's Beck Center On *Saturday, March 14th* with slots beginning at 1:30PM. To procure your appointment, call the Beck Box Office at 216-521-2540 during regular business hours. Director Don Carrier requests prepared contemporary monologues not to exceed three minutes in length. Video monologue submissions are acceptable if you are unable to sign up for an in-person audition on Sat., March 14th. Those should be e-mailed to: ScottDavidSpence(a)gmail.com no later than Friday, March 13th at 5PM. In-Person callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, March 15th time TBD. Performance dates for *Speech & Debate* will be May 29-June 28, with performances on Fri/Sat/Sun only. This production offers *no* Equity contracts. All performers 18 and over will receive a stipend for their participation. For the three principal roles it is essential that actors *must* present as a teenager. SOLOMON- 16 YO DIWATA - 17 YO HOWIE - 18 YO TEACHER/REPORTER (30's-40's) - Female actor to play two different roles. Rehearsals begin the week of April 20. No rehearsal the week of April 27. Rehearsals resume the week of May 4. Rehearsal availability Mon-Fri Evenings and Sunday afternoons. Call 216-521-2540 to make your appointment. All other questions can be addressed to Artistic Director Scott Spence at either scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com OR scotts(a)beckcenter.org

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For distribution on PAL list. Cast call for new play
by S. Joshua Mendel 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Thank you for this service to the community! S. Joshua Mendel Jmendel71555(a)gmail.com AUDITIONS MARCH 26 AND 27 at 6 PM FOR NEW PLAY Announcing auditions for the premiere of a new play by local playwright S. Joshua Mendel. Directed by Jerry C. Jaffe. “The Show!” is comedy/drama that paints a picture of life in an anachronistic health food store, through highlighting the eccentric staff and the often “Looney Tune” customers who come and go. Although often laugh-out-loud funny, the play makes serious forays into health care, race and gender relations, entrepreneurship, Buddhism, and moving on in life. (Even after death.) Performance dates: May 29-31 and June 5-7. Location for the auditions and the performances: Disciples Christian Church. 3663 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121. Nine/ten actors are needed for this ensemble play: JIM: Male Caucasian, in his 60s. BILL MURPHY: Male Caucasian actor, age 50’s+. MARILYN: Female African-American, in her 60s. SANDY: Female Caucasian in her 30’s-40. KATE: Female Caucasian in her 40-50’s. Donalds’s sister. DONALD: Caucasian male, 40-50’s. Kate’s brother. RASHIDA: Female, African-American, age 50’s. CUSTOMERS (3): Male, Caucasian, age at least 50. Customers #3, 5, and 11. Female, African-American, age at least 50. Customers #4, 7, and 10. (This actor may also play RASHIDA) Male, African-American, 20-30’s: Customers #1, 2, 6, 8 and 9. Audition dates are March 26 and 27 at 6 PM, with callbacks if necessary March 28. Auditions by appointment or by video are possible; please contact Jerry to arrange (jcjaffe1000(a)hotmail.com<mailto:jcjaffe1000@hotmail.com>). If any accommodation is needed, please let us know. Auditions are open to anyone in our community. When possible, all casting is made without regard to gender, race, disability, or age. Note, in the case of some roles, the play highlights multi-generational relationships and includes the implications of gender, race, and age of the characters. The auditions themselves will be based primarily on improv, as well as reading some scenes as provided. Come dressed to play and with a ton of creative energy. Singers, dancers, or “other talents” may provide additional material. A stipend will be paid. Not an Equity production. Questions or concerns: Contact Jerry at jcjaffe1000(a)hotmail.com.

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Illustrators Wanted
by Executive Director 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

MAD Vista Productions is seeking Illustrators (or Production Teams) for three vertically-integrated media projects – the illustrative productions are parts of larger cinematic development and distribution projects. The project genres are: (1) a coming-of-age; (2) horror-comedy; and (3) an expanded courtroom drama (“Lincoln Lawyer” with a twist). The coming-of-age project will require the ability to draw equine characters. Illustrators and/or teams may use generative AI, but main characters must be “hand” drawn/edited. Specific project outputs will be discussed during collaboration negotiations, though we project a phase one minimum output of fifty (50) pages for each project, with options for extensions and/or spin-offs. These are negotiable compensation packages with cash and deferred compensation arrangements. Initial cash compensation WILL BE significantly below market rates. In exchange, illustrators will equitably participate in film project budget line-item production budget compensation and brand profits. Interested parties should submit links or files of their work to: madvistaproductions(a)gmail.com. If any generative AI is used in the submitted productions, please indicate the manner and extent in which AI was used during the process. *Jefferson Jones* Executive Director MAD Vista Productions www.madvista.com

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Matilda Audition
by Players Guild Theatre 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

The Players Guild Theatre Proudly Presents: Matilda Book by Dennis Kelly <https://www.mtishows.com/people/dennis-kelly> Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin <https://www.mtishows.com/people/tim-minchin> Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl Executive Director- Daryl Robinson Direction by Bart Herman Music Direction by Emily Leishman Roh Choreography by Molly Weidig Auditions: Friday, March 13, 6:00-9:00pm (Video submissions accepted as well) Callbacks: If necessary, Monday, March 30, 6:00-9:00pm Please prepare 60-90 seconds of a song in the style of the musical. Questions and video submissions may be submitted to: playersguildtheatre(a)gmail.com by March 16th. Matilda Rehearsals begin Monday, March 30, 2026 Rehearsals will run Monday - Friday, 6:30-10:00 PM Performance dates are May 15 - 31, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM. Student Matinees May 19-21, 26-27 @10:30 AM NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up online HERE <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-62685781-matilda>. (Role descriptions listed below). For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts Building on Kent State University at Stark’s Campus. The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one. Roles: Matilda Wormwood An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Miss Agatha Trunchbull The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Miss Honey Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Mr. Wormwood Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Mrs. Wormwood Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Michael Wormwood Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Bruce Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Lavender Matilda's classmate and friend. Mrs. Phelps A nice librarian. The Escapologist A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. The Acrobat A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Rudolpho Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Doctor Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Children’s Entertainer A party entertainer at the start of the show. Ensemble Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.

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GCA - Taming of the Shrew - Second Round of Auditions
by Katherine Kimes 01 Mar '26

01 Mar '26

GCA is holding a second round of auditions to fill several roles in its summer production of Taming of the Shrew! Audition Sign up: Taming of the Shrew: Shakespeare in the Park Audition - Audition Form – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/qKrM96ASih> Performances: June 26th, 27th, 28th, and July 3rd, 4th, 5th. Fridays - Sundays at 6:30pm (outdoors at Big Creek Park) Frances Hall Amphitheater 9160 Robinson Rd Chardon, OH 44024 Rehearsals: Rehearsals to begin May 10th. Will be held at the Chardon LDS Church, and at Big Creek Park, depending on weather and needs of the production. Some initial rehearsals/read through/table work will potentially be done via zoom/teams. In-Person Auditions: Monday, March 9th - 6:00PM - 8:00PM Chardon Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, 12455 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024 Auditionees should prepare a minute long comedic monologue in the style of Shakespeare. Video Auditions: If you cannot attend auditions in-person, you may submit a video audition. Roles & Characters: Katherine- Eldest daughter to Baptista Minola (female identifying; late 20s-early 30s) Bianca- Youngest daughter to Baptista Minola (female identifying; min 18- mid 20s) Baptista Minola- Father (Parent) to Katherine & Bianca Petruchio- Suitor to Katherine Gremio- Suitor to Bianca Hortensio- Suitor to Bianca Lucentio-Suitor to Bianca Vincentio- Lucentio’s Father (Parent) Tranio- Servant to Lucentio (later disguised as Lucentio) Biondello- Servant to Lucentio Merchant - (later disguised as Vincentio) Grumio- Servant to Petruchio Various Servants to Petruchio & Baptista- willing to double as needed Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. At the time of auditions all roles are available unless otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding auditions. If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at liz.accreative(a)gmail.com. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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Parma Symphony Concert March 8, 2026 3:00 PM
by John Roberts 01 Mar '26

01 Mar '26

FINAL REMINDER! The Parma Symphony Orchestra will be presenting their Winter Concert on March 8, 2026 at Valley Forge High School at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature Carnival of the Animals with guest soloists Coren Mino and Ron Palko. Dr. Scott Hunt, Superintendent of the Parma City School District will narrate. The orchestra will also perform Beethovan's 8th Symphony and the concert will conclude with the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. The concert will begin with a Duke Ellington Medley. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. There is also a family pass for $20 for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.parmasymphony.org The concert is under the direction of Dr Randolph P. Laycock.

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Looking for our Danny in "Grease"!
by jenna messina 01 Mar '26

01 Mar '26

The Brecksville Theatre is looking for an actor to take on the role of Danny Zuko in Grease! The show opens on May 1st, and rehersals begin this week. If interested, please email director Jenna at jennmess74(a)gmail.com for next steps. The Brecksville Theatre is located at 49 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141. Thank you! ❤️ 🌎 ☮️

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March Classes Are OPEN at Houde School of Acting!
by Houde School Of Acting 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got classes for every actor: ✨ Meisner Technique – Act with truthful instinct and presence. 📖 Script Analysis & Self-Tape Review – Master breaking down scripts & get essential feedback on your self-tapes. 🎤 Improv Acting – Sharpen your spontaneity, creativity & timing. 🎯 Commercial & Audition Workshops – Prepare for auditions with confidence! 💥 NEW PACKAGE ALERT: In-Person Meisner Immersive! Take your craft deeper with two in-person classes a week for just $200. Train with second generation Meisner teacher and Houde School founder Jessica-Houde Morris. Jessica trained at Playhouse West in LA alongside Robert Carnegie, who trained under Meisner himself. She is one of the few instructors left who know the Meisner technique. 📅 March sessions are enrolling NOW! Small class sizes • Flexible schedules • Hands-on training 👉 Register today and secure your spot: https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration _ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Auditions for "Cry Havoc" This Week -- Slots Still Available
by Braelin Andrzejewski 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

*THE WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR…* *Cry Havoc* *A play in three acts by Allan R. Kenward* *Directed by Abbey Marshall* Hailed as a female “Journey’s End,” Cry Havoc is a wartime period drama that tells the story of civilian nurses on Bataan in early 1942. The cast is composed entirely of women who work together, get on one another’s nerves, arrest the wrong person as a spy helping the Japanese and finally confront the real traitor. *Tuesday, March 3*&*Thursday, March 5*from 7-10 p.m If needed, callbacks will take place*Saturday, March 7*from 12-3 p.m *At the Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd, Richfield, OH 44286* *What to Know:* ***Please note that while we encourage actors of all experience, ethnicities and ages to audition, every character in the show is female-presenting. *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin around April 14 and run Sunday through Thursday, 7-10 p.m. based on cast availability. *Performances: * May 22–31, 2026, Thursday through Sunday. *What to prepare: * - A short speech that you find might be thematically related to the play. Feel free to prepare your own or choose one of the following (below). - Cold reading from the script will also be provided - Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process; additional conflicts will not be accepted. - At this point in time, we will not be able to cast actors who have performance date conflicts. - VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to *abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com* <abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com> & *august(a)thewrp.org* <august(a)thewrp.org> by March 4th at 1030pm ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. All of these roles are female-presenting. 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:* ****Please note that while we encourage actors of all experience, ethnicities and ages to audition, every character in the show is female-presenting.* DOC MARSH – 50s-60s. The most experienced of the group. Highly motivated and always on the move. SMITTY – 30s-40s. Leader of the group. Lean, competent, thorough and cool. FLO HARRIS – An upbeat woman with a knack for finding the positive in any situation. Her happy outlook carries a folksy wisdom. PAT CONLIN – 20s-30s. A fiery, Irish girl with a chip on her shoulder and the guts to back it up. GRACE LAMBERT – 20s. A worldly woman with a smart mouth. HELEN DOMERET – 20s. A mellow, lovely woman with a sharp tongue. NYDIA JOYCE – 20s. A cute, domestic and literal-minded Southerner. SUSAN and ANDRA WEST – 20s. Sisters. English girls. Susan, the elder, is the leader, continually protecting and looking out for the more fragile Andra. Their first impressions of the war lead to a role reversal. CONSTANCE “CONNIE” MARKS – 20-30s. A Dresden-doll of a girl, beautiful, delicate and smart. Plays from behind a blind. STEPHANY “STEVE” FOLDEN – 20s-30s. A raw-boned, muscular gal raised in a lumber yard. SADIE – 40s-60s. The cook. A tough scullery girl with a soft spot for the innocent. *‍ ‍* *What to prepare:* — A short speech (1-2 minutes) that you find might be thematically related to the play. If you do not have one prepared, you may read the one provided. — You may be asked to cold read cuts from the script. — Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process — VIDEO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted and due to abbeymichelemarshall(a)gmail.com by March 5 at 5 p.m. *How to sign up: * Please sign up for a 10 minute audition slot below: *https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-62060797-cryhavoc* <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-62060797-cryhavoc> If you have any questions about the audition process please do not hesitate to contact the production manager at tech(a)thewrp.org *“Cry Havoc” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com <http://www.concordtheatricals.com>* *Alternative Speech:* PAT: I'm sorry — [She turns to SMITTY, having a hard time swallowing her pride.] Smitty, mind comin' over here? I want the others to hear what I got to say. I'm beginnin' to see what there is about me you don't like — I'm kinda thick-headed that way — but in time, it sinks through. No — let me get this off my chest first. It just so happens you're the first women I've ever been jealous of — yeah, jealous. Since we've been up here, you've always done the things I've wanted to do — the way I've wanted to do them. Everybody always looked up to you — where I come from, everybody always looked up to me. I'm not quite through yet. There's the little matter of Lieutenant Holt. I wanted him. Sure I could have had him — but not in the way I wanted him — all to myself. I wasn't around him much before I saw that was out — there was only one of us who have had him that way and that was you. -- 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. 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Auditioning young artists (age 9-19) for our upcoming Cabaret!
by Braelin Andrzejewski 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

We are auditioning young artists (age 9-19) for our upcoming Cabaret! Please send in a 1-2 minute video of you singing a song that you love from the musical theatre genre. This could include solo, duet, or trio song cuts. Please use a karaoke track or perform with live accompaniment. Include a resume and headshot if you have one, and please include general availability from March 6th-May 1st. We will have 4-6 rehearsals to prepare duets and possible group numbers. These rehearsals will be built around the performers schedules and performers may not be called to all rehearsals. *Audition Submission Deadline*: March 6th *Casting Decisions by*: March 12th *Performance Date*: Friday, May 1st 7:00pm *AUDITIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT www.THEWRP.org/auditions <http://www.THEWRP.org/auditions>* For additional questions, send inquiries to the Education Director-Emma Figge at education(a)thewrp.org. *Don't miss this chance to showcase your talent and be part of an unforgettable cabaret experience!* -- 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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