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Celebration of the Wonder That Is Ron Newell
by Peter E. Toomey 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

“Is”. Present tense. Because he lives in us. Whom he changed. The Clague Playhouse family is honored that Ron’s beloved Mimi Schwensen has invited us to host you, who also love him. *Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1 PM – 6 PM, Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake Ohio* Mimi declared: “A light and happy celebration”. She hopes that this open-house-style, extended gathering will allow all who may be creating theater that day to come when convenient for them. Join when you can, stay as you like. Her wish is that you will mirror Ron’s own style – for he was the master storyteller. Chat with friends – /share //Ron stories/. In that vein, now she invites anyone to write out just two or three sentences. Your best memory. Email to AMcEvoy13(a)gmail.com or text to 216-536-0934. By January 13. We will print and post them around the Playhouse that day. To allow seating for more than our 93 seats, a few friends will present three-minute remarks at 2:30 and 4 PM. Please come. Share our blessings. We will appreciate your *RSVP to info(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org* Or questions to Peter Toomey, President(a)ClaguePlayhouse.org

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82nd Street Theater Holds Auditions for Mary Poppin, Jr.
by 82nd Street Theatre 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

Directed by Debbie Taylor *Auditioning students in Grade 6 through Grade 12* Auditions Sunday, January 11 4:00-7:00 PM Monday, January 12 6:00-9:00 PM REHEARSALS: Sundays 4-7, Saturdays 2-5 PM. and Wednesdays 6-9 PM Performance dates: March 26-28 Our auditions are held with all actors together. It is a relaxed atmosphere and we ask that students stay for the whole time. Please be prepared to sing up to 32 bars of a show tune or Disney song acapella and you will do some reading from the script. There may also be a short dance audition. (no preparation needed) Fill out the audition from here https://www.alcc.cc/Auditions Email inquiries to 82ndsttheatre(a)gmail.com Rehearsals and Performances are held at Abundant Life Community Church Royalton Business Park 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202

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Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Independence Community Theater
by Celia Lupton 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

Don't forget to grab your audition slot for Independence Community Theater's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running from March 6 - March 22. Auditions will be held on January 11 and 12 (6:00 - 8:30), with callbacks on January 13 (invite only). Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../4090B4EA8AE2BA6FA7... <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4EA8AE2BA6FA7-60297813-auditions?fbcli…> If you have any questions about the auditions or the show, please email Celia Lupton at lupton.celia(a)gmail.com. Director: Celia Lupton Music Director: Jack Routhier Choreographer: Jen Justice AUDITION DETAILS - Auditions are open to all actors ages 16 and up - Please prepare a 60-90 second cut of a musical theater song in the style of the show - Bring your sheet music to the audition (there will be an accompanist provided) - You may also bring a headshot and/or theater resume (optional) - Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to fill out the audition form - Auditions will be held in the auditorium at Independence Community Theater (6652 Brecksville Rd) - Be prepared to list any conflicts that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 (starting on Monday, January 19) with some Sunday rehearsals as needed (time TBD). All cast members are required to attend all rehearsals during tech week (March 1-5 from around 6:00 to 10:00) and all performances (March 6 - 22: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 2:00 - please note that there is no Sunday show on March 8. - You may also be asked to read from a scene from the script if time allows - Every role is open to anyone! Casting decisions will be made solely on performance and suitability for the role — not on age, gender, race, or any other factor. - Callbacks (invitation only) will be held Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30

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Cleveland-based Headshot and Performance Photographers!
by Tim Bates 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

🎭 *Hey Northeast Ohio Theater Community!* We’re Tim and Sara Bates—a husband-and-wife photography team with a passion for capturing the heart, grit, and magic of the stage. Whether you’re an actor looking for updated headshots, a theatre prepping for promo materials, or a director wanting powerful production shots, we’ve got you covered. With nearly a decade of experience, we specialize in professional, high-quality images that reflect your artistry—and we offer customizable packages to fit productions and budgets of all sizes. Let’s create something amazing together! 📸 Check out our work: Website: *www.timbatesphotography.com <http://www.timbatesphotography.com/>* Headshots & Portraits: *www.timbatesphotography.com/headshots-portraits/ <http://www.timbatesphotography.com/headshots-portraits/>* Performance & Event Photography: *www.timbatesphotography.com/performance-events/ <http://www.timbatesphotography.com/performance-events/>* Contact us: *www.timbatesphotography.com/contact <http://www.timbatesphotography.com/contact>* Instagram: *instagram.com/timbatesphotography <http://instagram.com/timbatesphotography>*

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Stage Combat and Shakespeare Verse for Actors, $25 classes
by Tess Burgler 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS JOIN US IN JANUARY https://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/workshops <https://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/workshops> Jan 10, 7pm (Stage Combat) Jan 17, 1pm (Verse for Actors) $25 per class, discount for taking both This January, we offer a combo of Shakespeare verse workshops and stage combat classes. Classes are 90 minutes and take place at our indoor stage at Greystone Hall. Take one or both. These make great experience gifts for the Shakespeare (or stage combat!) fan in your life, or brush up your skills in time for audition season. STAGE COMBAT CLASS Sat Jan 10, 7pm Join Resident Fight Director Ryan Zarecki for an introduction to stage combat class. 90 minutes of learning the safety and partnering techniques to make stage violence look real (and real cool) in an environment where collaboration, communication, and consent are paramount. Students will learn basics of footwork, slaps, punches, falls, and beginning sword play. Stage combat student must be 14+ years old. No exceptions—sorry! SHAKESPEARE TEXT WORKSHOPS Sat Jan 17, 1 pm 90 minutes Join Associate Artistic Director Tess Burgler for 90 minutes of acting work focused on Shakespeare’s verse. Learn to approach iambic pentameter naturally (no more “Shakespeare voice”) and lose any Shakesfear you may have. We will look at ways that verse and heightened language help the actor make strong and exciting choices using John Barton’s method of text analysis for the actor. This class will be beneficial to novices and experienced actors alike. Verse class is best for ages 12 and older, but you know yourself best. REGISTER FOR CLASSES. <https://ohioshakespeare.thundertix.com/events/257628>

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The Singers' Club of Cleveland Open Rehearsals in January
by Tricia Bohanon 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

Established in 1891, The Singers’ Club of Cleveland has a rich and continuous history of presenting the finest music for men's voices, dynamic young soloists, and internationally known guest artists. ClevelandClassical.com's review of our recent holiday concert shared "Trinity Cathedral, whose acoustics can flatter or expose a chorus in equal measure, proved an asset." and "As holiday programs go, it was a sincere, generous offering — a short pause in which to dwell in harmony and cheerful company." Find the full review here <https://clevelandclassical.com/singers-club-of-cleveland-to-dwell-in-harmon…> . The club is currently welcoming new members, with upcoming open rehearsals scheduled on from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 6 and 13, 2025 at the Church of the Saviour (2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights). More information about membership is available by emailing membership(a)singersclub.org or by calling (216) 556-4405. Tricia Bohanon Executive Director, The Singers' Club of Cleveland <https://singersclub.org/> 216.556.4405 (voicemail)

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MANY THANKS to the 21 contributors (thus far) that have donated to NEohioPAL's annual campaign for support
by Fred Sternfeld 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

Dear Subscribers, A big THANK YOU to the 19 people or organizations that have contributed thus far to our 2026 campaign. Those who have contributed and chosen to have their name or organization listed are at this link <https://fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-contributors-22/>. The page will separately include 2025 contributors below the 2026 listings until mid February and then after that it will list only 2026 contributors. NEohioPAL is now in its 28th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's Performing Arts Community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. NEohioPAL supporters are organizations, performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/. At that site you will find many ways to volunteer your financial support: Paypal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Zelle or by check. Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <https://fredsternfeld.com/> - Owner, Administrator Noah Budin <https://www.noahbudin.com/>, Dan Alpern <https://www.facebook.com/carddude99> - Associate Administrators Sabrina Yoder <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinayoder/> - Webmaster Michael Dempsey <https://www.linkedin.com/in/demzer/> - Website Designer P.S. - ADDITIONAL INFO: - We will post this message to NEohioPAL several times a week for the next month or so. After that, we will not do a direct "ask" again until this time next year. - If a modest donation is not currently in your budget, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. - To reach one of the administrators with a concern or issue, use ONLY this email address: neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org. - The Neohiopal Main Page - It leads to the faqs, support and contributor pages: https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/ https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/>

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Professional Digital Headshots $25
by Anhedonia Pictures 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

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(Correction) Auditions at GMP
by Shannon Seaber 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

Sorry for any confusion, but the Monday, January 5th auditions are for ANYONE, not just Player. As a reminder, last chance to audition for the Gates Mills Players productionof The Savannah Sipping Society by Jones Hope Wooten, directed byShannon Seaber. Auditions will take place on Monday, January 5th at 7pm at the Gates Mills Community House (1460 ChagrinRiver Rd. Gates Mills, OH 44040). Come prepared to read from the script andwith any conflicts through March 21st. The show consists of four (4) female characters who are/read40-70 years old, plus one non-speaking female role. No AEA roles available. Allactors are volunteers. Show runs March 13th-21st onFridays and Saturdays with one matinee on March 15th. Rehearsal will typically be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays(with the occasional Wednesday swapped for Tuesday due to scheduling conflicts)through January and February. The March schedule may be more intense. Noconflicts during Tech Week or on show dates will be considered.

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Ukrainian Holiday Traditions Exhibit Extended Through Jan 16
by Chad Lowther 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

The Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is currently hosting the Ukrainian Holiday Traditions exhibit. We have received an overwhelming positive response from our community members and have extended the exhibit to run through Friday, January 16. This educational art exhibit is presented in partnership with the Ukrainian Museum-Archives Cleveland, the Ridna Shkola School of Ukrainian Studies, and Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. It features a Pysanky display—colorful Ukrainian Easter eggs decorated with beautiful, intricate designs, a table setting for a traditional Ukrainian Holiday feast, traditional Ukrainian Christmas decorations, and digital images of antique Ukrainian Christmas postcards. The exhibit was created by Alexandra Jarosewich as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project. In conjunction with the exhibit, the Parma-Powers Branch offered the Ukrainian Holiday Traditions program<https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/14681347> on Mon, Dec 22 at 7 PM. The event included a presentation providing information about the significance of items on display in the exhibit, like pysanka and didukh decorations and traditional foods. The event also included a delightful concert performed by the Ukrainian Children's Band and moving speeches about how citizens in Ukraine have fought against politically motivated attempts to suppress their cultural traditions. The Parma-Powers Branch Library welcomes you to stop in and enjoy the Ukrainian Holiday Traditions exhibit. We hope that it will brighten your spirits and inspire you to explore your local library and the world at large with greater curiosity, passion, and imagination. Chad Lowther Branch Services Librarian Supervisor Adult Department Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma-Powers Branch 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma OH 44129 p 440-885-5362

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