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Find out about Cleveland's Culinary History!
by Bette Lou Higgins 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Spotlight on Cleveland's Eateries! Since LOST RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND came out in September, 2021, I've been lucky enough to visit bookstores like Visible Voice in Cleveland and Mindfair in Oberlin for book signings and presented the companion storytelling program for many groups including libraries and historical societies in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. The trips continue and if you can join me in January and February AND have a great meal! On Thursday, January 19, 2023, you can take A TOUR OF CLEVELAND RESTAURANTS IN 30 MINUTES -- MORE OR LESS! This storytelling program based on the book is a trip through time. You'll stop by some of the city's most famous and historic places to "visit" them during their heyday. You'll get a sense of what it was like to sit in the Vogue room at the Hollenden Hotel to hear Dean Martin and the Sammy Watkins Orchestra in 1942. You can visit the Alpine Village in 1955 and maybe catch owner Herman Pirchner deliver 55 beer mugs to his customers at one time. It's a quick and delicious trip back to the past. The tour will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center <https://www.beachwoodohio.com/138/Community-Services>; 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, Ohio. Tickets for the show are $5.00. Tickets for a pre-paid, pre-ordered noon lunch are $16.00 non/residents and $13.00 for Beachwood residents. Lunch choices are: Chicken Lo Mein Or Vegetable Subgum served with a vegetable egg roll, beverage and dessert. Pre-registration is required. For complete information and to purchase tickets, contact Susan at 216-292-1911. On Thursday, February 23, 2023 you can join me when I sit down to talk with Mike Miller about the book at The Music Box Supper Club <https://musicboxcle.com/> at 1148 Main Avenue in Cleveland. Come enjoy a dinner (or just come for the book talk!) and find out about some of these lost eateries at one of the CURRENT places to enjoy some culinary delights. Make your reservations now <https://musicboxcle.com/event/lost-restaurants-of-cleveland/>! For more information, call the Music Box at 216-242-1250. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Both events promise to be fun, festive and filled with food! I hope to see you at one or both of these presentations. You can purchase copies of the book at both events, at your local bookstore or online at Arcadia Press <https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467140881>. Since this is my first letter to you in the new year, please let me wish you a Wonderful and Healthy 2023. Know that I and the rest of the Eden Valley staff appreciate your support as audience members, presenters and donors for all of our projects. We look forward to sharing stories with you all year. As we look ahead, we continue to move forward with our documentary about Victoria Woodhull. We are working on plans to begin filming this year and are grateful to everyone who has contributed specifically to this project. As you know, the pandemic caused us to pull back on our plans for the project. We are now working ONLY off of money we can raise from supporters like you and we are happy to report that many of you stepped forward last year to offer help. For complete information about the project, please visit our website <https://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/woodhullinf.htm> . If you would like to book a "restaurant tour" for your group or present any of our programs at your next event, just reply to this e-mail with your request. I'll be in touch to help you plan your get-together. Here's to a joyful 2023! Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director

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Auditions for "Kinky Boots" (Musical) at CVLT - January 23/24 auditions, July/August performances
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre announces Open Auditions for*"KINKY BOOTS"* Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper This Tony-winning hit will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! *Kinky Boots* is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical. Director — Greta Rothman Music Director — Andy Novak Choreographer — Jen Justice Producer – Tom Jones PERFORMANCES: Friday, July 21st – Saturday, August 12th, 2023 Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays July 30th & August 6th at 2:00 pm AUDITIONS: Mon Jan 23, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tue Jan 24, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CALLBACKS: Wed Jan 25, 2023 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Audition slots are by appointment. <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094aa5ad2baafe3-cvlt1#/signupcontainer> Register to Audition here. <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094aa5ad2baafe3-cvlt1#/signupcontainer> Auditions and performances at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls OH 44122 www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO AUDITION: - Your theater resume, if any – having a resume is not a requirement to audition! - A headshot or other photo for the production team’s reference. - Sheet music, 16 to 32 bars, in the style of the show in an appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. - Dance will be asked for during callbacks. REHEARSALS to begin Sunday May 21st, 2023. Rehearsals Monday through Thursday 7:00-9:30 pm. Sundays are TBD but may be used for choreography rehearsals if needed. Tech Week: Sunday, July 16th- Thursday, July 20th, 2023 SYNOPSIS After trying to escape his father’s low-key, family ambitions for him, Charlie Price has suddenly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Charlie must now face the decision of whether to pursue a new life in London with his fiancée Nicola, or return to the town in which he grew up and save his father’s dreams. Ultimately, Charlie decides to try to live up to his father’s legacy and rescue his family business, and, in doing so, he finds unlikely inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous drag queen in need of some sturdy stiletto boots. Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. ROLES - All roles available. - COVID protocols: CVLT will follow the CDC guidelines and the guidelines of Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services. Changes may apply if needed. - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available. - Ages in the character descriptions are suggestions; actors of different ages than listed may be cast. - Please send any audition questions to the director at: gretaofoz(a)hotmail.com CHARACTERS: - Charlie Price - A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. - Gender: Male - Age: 25 to 35 - Vocal range top: C3 – B4 - Young Charlie - Charlie as a seven year old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. - Gender: Male - Age: 8-12 - Vocal range: G4 – D5 - Lola/Simon - A prize fighter’s physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways. - Gender: Male, - Race: African American - Age: 30 to 35 - Vocal range: E3- B4 - Young Lola/Simon - Lola as a ten year old boy who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. - Gender: Male - Age: 8-12 - Race: African American - Vocal range: G3 – D5 - Nicola - Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising. - Gender: Female - Age: 20 to 30 - Vocal range: E3 – F#5 - Lauren - Independent, Quirky and strong working class girl. - Gender: Female - Age: 20 to 30 - Vocal range: Bb3 – F#5 - Don - Lola’s nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker. - Gender: Male - Age: 20 to Late 50’s - Vocal range: A2 – F4, Sings up to D5 for the finale. - Pat - Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola’s love interest. - Gender: Female - Age: 20 to 40 - Vocal range: Bb3 – F#5 - Trish - Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over. - Gender: Female - Age: 20 to 40 - Vocal range: Bb3 – D5 - George - Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved. - Gender: Male - Age: 30 to 50 - Vocal range: G#2 – D4 - The Angels - The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub. - Gender: Male - Age: 20 to 30 - Vocal range: Tenor Back Up Singers up to C5, Featured Angel singers up to C#5 - Mr. Price - Charlie’s father. - Gender: Male - Age: 50 to 80 - Vocal range: G2 – F4 - Simon Sr. - Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger. - Gender: Male - Age: 30 to 50 - Race: African American - Harry - A contemporary of Charlie’s but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident. - Gender: Male - Age: 25 to 40 - Vocal range top: F#3 – F#4 - Richard Bailey - Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. - Gender: Male - Age: 30 to 50 - Ensemble - Gender: Any - Age Range: 20+ - Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons

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Winter Class Session Talespinner Children's Theatre
by Heather Utsler-Smith 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

A new year brings new opportunities for your child! Wanting to find an outlet for your creative kid, or hoping to find your child’s next passion? Theatre classes at Talespinner Children's Theatre are a wonderful way for your child to grow emotionally and socially as they learn theatre skills alongside friends new and old! Classes start soon - register today! We have classes for children from infancy through 6th grade in our current session. Check out our full list at www.talespinnercle.org/classes

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Ohio's Premiere Film School for Kids and Teens Now Enrolling
by Young Filmmakers Academy 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

USE PROMO CODE HOLIDAY1O TO SAVE 10% UNTIL JANUARY 31! EIGHT WEEK FILM SCHOOL YFA's 8 week program is designed to give your child a crash course in how to create professional movies from start to finish. From screenwriting to lighting and sound, to camera work to editing, Our award-winning instructors will guide your child through the creative process and onto a journey of artistic expression using the cinematic arts. Classes are held week nights during the school year. See our most recent class films at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSGcEvLR3xHC7o7fwLK7rNj3FhcJza8kp *CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 10. (Limited Spots Available)* Enroll today at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/8-week-class METHOD ACTING FOR TEENS We provide our acting students with the opportunity to discover, nurture and explore their own uniqueness and merge that into the script to stand out on the set or on stage. First and foremost our goal is to develop the young actor's craft. The young actor develops a technique that he or she can take into any medium, be it stage, screen, TV, or film. The classes at our studio are centered around The Sanford Meisner Technique. Through the Meisner system, the actor becomes fearless and gains a strong confidence that can be applied to all areas of life. The young actor develops a love for the work, and with this, the ability to survive and work as an actor. *CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 1 (Limited Spots Available)* Enroll today at https://www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org/focused-learning

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

HAPPY NEW YEAR CLEVELAND! Auditions are everywhere. so why not ring in the New Year with a fresh look? Check out my rates and links below for headshots and other photo services. Happy 2023! ~Daren Stahl Photography Daren Stahl Headshots$120 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions are available. Headshot Portfoliohttps://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/"This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn“Thank you for putting him at ease!” ~ A concerned mother"You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone ~JulieProduction Portfoliohttps://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ To view Daren's pricing page, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing Contact Daren Stahl: dstahl1067(a)gmail.com OR you can contact me through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photographywww.darenstahl.smugmug.com

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AUDITIONS: 1/6/23 for Summer Shows at Cedar Point Amusement Park
by Dominish, Alex 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

HELLO! Cedar Point Live Entertainment is holding on-site auditions for singers, dancers, actors, musicians, costume characters, hosts, costumers, and technicians on January 6th for the upcoming summer season. Auditions are between 10am and 4pm. More information about the audition can be found at https://cedarfair.jotform.com/222674600222850. Must be 18 years or older. SIGN UP for an audition time at the following link: https://cedarfair.jotform.com/223413837199867 Auditions held at: Live Entertainment Cedar Point One Cedar Point Drive | Sandusky, OH 44870

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Foluke Cultural Arts- Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz & Blues
by Nicole Hatcher 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

Foluke Cultural Arts Center Inc. is hosting its first ever Gala Fundraiser! Come join us for An Evening of Jazz & Blues January 14, 2023 at The Ballroom at Park Lane, 10510 Park Lane, Cleveland, OH 44106 from 7 -10PM (VIP cocktail Hour 5:45 - 6:45PM) Lovely Standards of Nat King Cole by Reggie Scott Christina Johnson as Ma Rainey and Jacob Johnson and DJ Scoob for your musical entertainment Including Silent Auctions Live Painting and other surprises Purchase you tickets below https://www.mightycause.com/event/Q4zabg?fbclid=IwAR1ONv32JIn52-6xOsAp4wULx… Other options for payment exist. Please contact Nicole(a)folukearts.org [1] for more information. Levels of Sponsorship include: Gold $2,500 Designation and rights as an Official Sponsor of the "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture"; 16 invitations to the VIP cocktail hour; An Evening of Jazz Blues, and Culture program materials; Mention as an official sponsor with logo on all "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture" signage and advertising. Bronze $1,000 Designation and rights as an Official Sponsor of the "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture"; 8 invitations to the VIP cocktail hour; "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz Blues, and Culture program materials; Mention as an official sponsor with logo on all "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture" signage and advertising. Table Host $750 VIP Admission and organization representation on signage, invitation, etc. Onyx $500 Designation and rights as an Official Sponsor of the "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture"; 4 invitations to the VIP cocktail hour; "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz Blues, and Culture program materials; Mention as an official sponsor with logo on all "Central Renaissance: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, and Culture" signage and advertising. VIP Admission $100 Admission to cocktail hour with Hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast General Admission $50 Admission to the main event -- Nicole Hatcher Operations Manager 216-432-3772 216-659-9346 Links: ------ [1] https://mail.enom.com/?_task=mail&_caps=pdf%3D1%2Cflash%3D0%2Ctiff%3D0%…

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Fringe Festival Applications Now Open
by Dale Heinen 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

BorderLight Fringe Festival 2023 Call for Artists<https://www.borderlightcle.org/apply/> (closes Feb. 28)! The BorderLight Festival returns in 2023 with our first all-Fringe festival and we invite you to apply! This not-for-profit festival will take place over three days in late July or early August (dates tbc soon!). The festival will feature half local artists, half artists from all over the U.S. BorderLight will provide a venue, box office, marketing support, and fun, free events like an Opening Night Party and a Fringe Awards Ceremony. 70% of box office revenue is returned to artists. And, participating artists can see other shows in the festival for free on a standby basis. The BorderLight Fringe Festival draws thousands of attendees to downtown Cleveland and helps makes in-person theatre accessible to more people. We welcome your proposals to produce plays, puppetry, circus, comedy, immersive experiences, cabaret, burlesque, dance theatre, etc. Please also consider the Fringe if you are a choreographer, installation artist, site-specific visionary, movement practitioner, virtual reality creator, musician, or any creative who wants to explore performance and storytelling! Or, new this year, propose to offer a masterclass or present work in development. For information and to apply, visit: https://www.borderlightcle.org/apply/ Please share this opportunity with your creative networks!

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Teen Theater Winter Workshops at Beck Center for the Arts in Stage Combat and Shakespeare! Sign up today!
by Sarah Clare 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

SIGN UP TODAY FOR TEEN THEATER WINTER WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES AT BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR THE WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER! Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater program is offering two unique workshops for teens this winter. Join us for the two-day workshops exploring Stage Combat and Tackling Shakespeare. These workshops are the perfect fit for students interested in our upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Land of the Dead, or for students looking for a challenge! 9717 Teen Stage Combat - Two Day Workshop (Ages 13-18) Saturday/Sunday 1/7/2023-1/8/2023 12:30 PM-3:30 PM This workshop will focus on stage combat practices for single sword fighting (swashbuckling) techniques. Students will explore the styles used to create the illusion of danger and the means by which we use violence to tell stories on the stage and screen. Focus will be placed on safety, partnering, physical specificity and performance. 9740 Teens Tackling Shakespeare - Two Day Workshop (Ages 13-18) Wednesday/Thursday 1/11/2023-1/12/2023 5:00 PM-8:00 PM This workshop is about bringing Shakespeare to life. This starts with understanding the text and character, and moves into applying intention and action. Each student will get multiple opportunities to explore the text, dig into the words and action of their piece, and build & develop a character. Students will be supplied with sample texts and monologues, but any Shakespearean monologue may be brought in by a student to be used. Our Winter Workshops will be led by the incredible instructor Dusten Welch, who joined our teaching faculty this fall. Dusten is an award-winning fight choreographer and director with more than 70 choreography credits to his name including: Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland Public Theatre, Beck Center, Dobama Theater, Ensemble Theatre, Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Local, convergence-continuum, Baldwin Wallace University, Ashland University, St. Bonaventure University, and the Academy for the Performing Arts. He is a multi-recipient of the Kennedy Center Foundation’s ACTF Achievement Award for Fight Direction (2007, 2016). His directing credits most recently include works at Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, Baldwin Wallace University, and the Academy for the Performing Arts. Dusten serves as the Artistic Director for Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, where in 2015, his production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM won Cleveland Scene Magazine’s Best Outdoor Arts Experience. He teaches stage combat for Baldwin Wallace University, is a member of the Society of American Fight Directors, and holds his BA in Theatre and Performance from Ashland University. In addition to these workshops, Monday, January 16th, will mark the start of our 2023 winter/spring semester at Beck Center for the Arts … and some of our classes are already sold out! We have opportunities to participate in one of our classes including after school offerings, and our great Saturday packages… be it Essentials of Theater, Youth Core, or Teen Core options. Classes are available for students ages 2-19 in acting, singing, dancing, auditioning, improvisation, and more! We also offer adult classes in Acting, and private lessons. Beck Center for the Arts offers our catalog online 24/7 - complete with fast and easy registration. You can sign up for any class right from the comforts of home! You can even wake up, sign on, sign up, and head over for class all in a matter of minutes.  If you’ve been meaning to get involved or wanting to check out what the buzz is all about at Beck Center … now is the time. Don’t wait too long or you just might miss out! Copy and paste this link to take you directly to our Winter/Spring 2023 catalog: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9ae157ca525b79e8f35998/t/637bd5b17… Enroll online at www.beckcenter.org, call 216-521-2540 or stop by in person at Beck Center for the Arts on 17801 Detroit in Lakewood and join the fun! * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org.

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Berko: Correction on link to 2022 Cleveland Critics Circle's Theatre Awards
by Roy Berko 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

************************** Reposting: Link in previous accouncement about 2022 Cleveland Critics Circle's Theatre Awards failed to work. Try, this instead: http://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/ ******************************

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