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Call for Artists - Painting the Town: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs
by Shaker Arts Council 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

Painting the Town: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs Building on the success of several years of traffic utility box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this year’s project: *Painting the Town*. SHAC is sponsoring a juried *art competition* for the design of *utility boxes* located in Shaker Heights. Local artists are invited to participate. Please download the* template and application here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-applicatio…> *. All designs must be submitted electronically on the template provided. Designs and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email (i *nfo(a)shakerartscouncil.org* <info(a)shakerartscouncil.org>*)* no later than *Friday **4 March 2022.* Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and live or work in Shaker Heights. Applicants who reside in the Shaker Heights School District or are a member of the Shaker Arts Council are also eligible. Learn how to become a member *here* <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html>. Artists whose designs have been installed in three (3) consecutive years may not apply. Applicants may submit more than one (1) design, but each must be submitted in a separate email. There are no entry fees. Artists retain all copyrights to their artwork. Artists whose designs are selected will receive a $500.00 stipend after the work is installed. All entries must be anonymous. *Do not sign your submittal nor indicate your name on the submitted design document.* André Taylor, Art Educator, will serve as this year’s jury chair. Since all of the boxes have slightly different dimensions, artists whose work is selected may have to reformat their designs to fit the matched boxes. Design Criteria: - Black or very dark backgrounds are not permitted. - Words are not permitted in the designs, per the City of Shaker Heights code. - Art created in non-digital media must be digitized for submittal. - Final designs must be submitted as camera-ready, 600 dpi files. By submitting a design proposal, all artists agree to: - allow SHAC to use images of the designs on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only; - allow SHAC to photograph the work; - allow SHAC to submit the proposal to the city’s Shaker Heights Arts Task Force for their final approval and to obtain the artist’s modification of the design, if necessary, to meet the city’s requirements. Artists whose works are not selected are welcome to ask SHAC for jury feedback. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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La Cage Aux Folles Auditions
by Akron Civic 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

*AUDITION NOTICE FOR AKRON CIVIC THEATRE’S* *BOOM! THEATER* Casting for actors 50 years of age or older. 3 actors in the age range of 24-30 for the roles of Jean-Michel, Anne & Jacob. Non-Union. Unpaid. Casting for: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES AUDITION LOCATION: Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage - 176 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 AUDITION DATES: Monday, February 7, 2022, from 6:00PM - 10:00PM & Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 6:00PM - 10:00PM CALLBACKS IF NECESSARY: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 6:00 – 10:00pm SHOW INFORMATION: Performances are April 22, 23, 29 & 30 and May 6 & 7 at Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage. Directed by Brian Westerley. Music Direction by John Ebner. Choreography by Brain Murphy. Rehearsals start the week of March 13, 2022 WHAT TO PREPARE: Auditions are set in 10-minute increments. Please prepare one 16 bar song of your choice in the style of the show and prepare to read from the script. Please provide sheet music of your song for the pianist. Note: Please do not sing a song from La Cage aux Folles. TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Please email boomtheaterakron(a)gmail.com or call 330-535-3179 ext. 205, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and ask for Leigh Ann. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.facebook.com/AkronCivic/ https://www.facebook.com/theboomtheater https://www.akroncivic.com Akron Civic Administrative Office: 330-535-3179

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AUDITION NOTICE: Falsettos at Avenue Arts Theatre
by Avenue Arts Theatre 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

*Avenue Arts proudly announces auditions for... * *FALSETTOS* *AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS!!* *Located at 1001 Market Ave. N Canton, Ohio 44702* SYNOPSIS: Falsettos is the tale of a neurotic New Yorker named Marvin, who leaves his wife Trina and young son Jason to live with his lover, Whizzer. In time, Trina marries his psychiatrist, Whizzer leaves him, and Marvin ends up alone. Two years later, Marvin and Whizzer reunite on the eve of Jason’s bar mitzvah, just as AIDS is beginning its insidious spread. With the help of their neighbors, Charlotte and Cordelia, Marvin and his entire family learn to grow up and face their future with love and dignity. *"FALSETTOS" is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals* Directed by: Jared Sparks Musically Directed by: Holly Roby Stage Managed by: Ginette Jaramillo Auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 3rdfrom 7-9pm Callbacks (if necessary) will take place later in the week, date TBD. All auditioners are asked to come prepared with 32 bars of a song in the style of the production. An accompanist will be provided. At this time, there are no stipends and/or AEA contracts being offered! *VACCINATION INFO: *In order to be considered for casting, all auditioners are required to provide proof of vaccination at their scheduled audition time. All cast/crew are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work on this project. Performances: April 22nd and 23rd at 7pm *FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR AN AUDITION SLOT, PLEASE VISIT: * https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-falsettos <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-falsettos?fbclid=IwAR288…>

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Updated Casting Call for Serial Film
by Executive Director 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

*** UPDATED CASTING CALL (effective January 18, 2022) Due to additional resources being allocated for this project we have expanded the cast size. Please see below. Initial Virtual Audition: Electronic Submission (Resume, Links to Reel/Clips). If you do not have a reel, you can record a short monologue and send the file or link. Submissions: https://www.madvista.com/casting-calls or email ( madvistaproductions(a)gmail.com) Shooting location: Greater Cleveland, Ohio In-Person Audition Date: January 29, 2022 Shooting dates: March 25 – April 2, 2022 Compensation Details: Modest (Episodes 1 & 2). Non-union. Not to exceed Ultra Low SAG equivalent (New Media) + deferments for Lead and Supporting roles. Production title: Three Brothers Production type: Episodic Serial Drama Logline: Residents battle the internal and external existential threats to themselves, their families, and their neighborhood. Racing, vigilantes, drugs, hope, and even…farming, thread through the dynamic lives of the men, women, and children who fight to survive and thrive. COVID: Until further notice, all cast/crew must be fully vaccinated or test negative on a PCR COVID test (72-hour window) or a negative antigen test (24-hour window) prior scheduled shoot dates. Temperatures will be taken daily during principal photography. This film project has over three-dozen lead and supporting roles, as well as Bit/Extra roles with significant coverage and opportunities for breakout performances. During auditions actors based on their interest (lead, supporting, bit, extra) can try a variety of sides for us to collectively find the best fit. For the sake of space and time we have only listed the preferred character physical characteristics. Definitions: AA = African American/Black; BIPOC = Black, Indigenous and People of Color; White = Persons of European Descent. Listed is the Number (#) of Actors Needed and Characteristics (Gender & Age): · 2 - AA/BIPOC girl (10-15) · 1 - AA/BIPOC boy (10-15) · 5 - AA/BIPOC Female (20-30) · 3 - AA/BIPOC Female (30-40) · 1 - AA/BIPOC Female (35-55) · 1 - AA/BIPOC Female (50+) · 2 - AA/BIPOC Male (15-17) · 5 - AA/BIPOC Male (18-35) · 5 - AA/BIPOC Male (30-55) · 3 - White Female (18-30) · 4 - White Female (30-55) · 5 - White Male (35-55) *** POST END ***

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Beck Center Announces Auditions for THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE by Matthew Lopez
by Scott Spence 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

*BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS~~~AUDITION NOTICE* *The Legend of Georgia McBride *by Matthew Lopez Full Info Found At: https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/georgia DIRECTOR: Eric Schmiedl FIRST REHEARSAL: April 26,2022 OPENING: May 27, 2022 CLOSING:June26,2022 THEATRE: Studio Theatre Director Eric Schmiedl will see performers for this amazing NE Ohio premiere on Monday, February 7th and Tuesday, February 8th. Interested actors can sign up for an audition appointment for either day by calling the Beck Box Office during regular business hours at *216-521-2540 x10*. Audition appointments will begin at 5PM each day in 10 minute increments. Auditionees will receive sides to look at a few days before their scheduled audition time. Video auditions will also be accepted for these Open Calls. To do so, please request a side by writing to scotts(a)beckcenter.org no later than Noon on Friday, Feb. 4th. Sides will be sent no later than that afternoon, and should be recorded and returned by 3PM on Monday, Feb. 7th. Callbacks will be IN PERSON at The Beck Center and will occur the weekend of Feb. 12/13. Up to two AEA Special Appearance contracts are expected to be available. All non-Equity performers are compensated as well. *ABOUT THE PLAY/ROLES AVAILABLE* SETTING: Panama City, Florida TIME: Present *{From the Dramatists Play Service website}* *THE STORY:* He’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar. When the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business—and himself. THE CRITICS: “Stitch-in-your-side funny…full of sass and good spirits.” —NY Times. “López demonstrates a…stellar gift for amusing dialogue and farcical humor…highly entertaining.” —The Hollywood Reporter. “…[an] irresistible crowd-pleaser…Chasing buzzy themes of identity and transformation, GEORGIA MCBRIDE is by turns sweet and salty and deceptively deep…confirms [López’s] status as a writer worth hearing from.” —New York Daily News. “…a delightful, genderbending farce…a funny and often glorious tribute to the art of drag…López delivers a strong message on tolerance for the entire spectrum of human sexuality, while creating a barrelful of fun in the process.” —Variety. “[A] heartfelt, feel-good comedy…a spirited defense of drag as a form of cultural protest and a way of life.” —AM New York. *CAST:* *CASEY: 20’s. White.* Charming. Optimistic. Competitive. Intuitive. A former small town high school football star turned Elvis impersonator, Casey approaches performing with the competitive determination of an athlete, and when he is on stage his charm is effervescent. While he identifies as a male, through the course of his journey to become a drag performer he discovers other facets to his personality and identity as well as the beauty found in the art of drag. And he becomes a truly remarkable drag performer. Married to Jo he about to become a new father. Casey can perform choreography and sing, and ideally plays some guitar. *JO: 20’s. Black.* Determined. Organized. Gritty. Quick-witted. Originally from Tallahassee she has moved to a small town outside of Panama City to be with her husband, Casey. While fully supportive of Casey’s dreams she is equally aware of the financial and emotional challenges facing artists and their families, and Casey’s newest journey causes her to question her own understanding of gender identity. Regardless, she approaches all her challenges with a winning combination of grit, wit, and empathy. Her newly discovered pregnancy is also a guiding force and a challenge. *MISS TRACY MILLS: 40’s – 50’s. Any Ethnicity.* Intelligent. Funny. Quick. Resourceful. An experienced and gifted drag performer Miss Tracy Mills celebrates the artform with open eyes fully recognizing its thrills and challenges. She combats strife with a razor-sharp wit and a steely determination, but it is her big heart and vulnerability that allows her to capture our attention when she performs. A natural mentor she recognizes Casey’s potential and takes him under her wing as her drag daughter. Bottom line – Miss Tracy Mills is an inspirational person on and off stage. When not embracing her drag persona she is Bobby, Eddie’s male-identifying cousin. *REXY / JASON: 20’s – 30’s. Any Ethnicity.* REXY~~~Fiery. Combative. Emotional. Miss Anorexia Nervosa (Rexy) fully embraces her identity as a drag queen and bears the physical and emotional scars of this choice. Unfortunately, this often leads her to destructive behavior. Rexy is a fellow drag performer of Miss Tracy Mills. JASON~~~Gentle. Sweet. Childlike. Jason is Casey’s high school buddy and also his current landlord. Eager to avoid conflict, Jason often retreats from his wife and children to the safety of his friendship with Casey. Watching Casey’s journey causes Jason to question some of his own life choices. *EDDIE: 50’s – 60’s. Any Ethnicity.* Opportunistic. Cranky. Fair-minded. Eddie is the no-frills owner of Cleo’s Bar on the Beach in Panama City. His curmudgeon exterior shields his open-hearted generosity and empathy. Eddie is the older cousin of Bobby (aka Miss Tracy Mills).

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Hiring: Videographer for dance event in March
by Beth Parton 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

*Looking for someone with experience in videoing dance or active movement, and can provide examples of previous work. Contact Beth at beth.savelli(a)gmail.com <beth.savelli(a)gmail.com> or 440.226.0506 for more information*

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CPT STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) VIRTUAL AUDITIONS
by Allyse C 18 Jan '22

18 Jan '22

CPT ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) Wednesday, February 16 from 6:00-8:30pm <outlook-data-detector://0> OR Sunday, March 6 from 1:30-4:00pm on Zoom! cleveland PUBLIC theatre Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) CPT’s STEP is a summer arts-based job training program that engages Cleveland teens in a powerful 8-week intensive that focuses on excellence in performance, play creation, physical theatre, writing, production, and set design/construction. Youth ages 14-19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour an original piece that they create as an ensemble. This program is the longest-running performing arts-based, workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for successfully engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions, including those from The City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force, and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community. Youth must be 14 – 19 yrs. old (Cuyahoga County residents) The STEP Ensemble is selected by audition: Performing Ensemble Audition – Perform a 1-minute piece (dance, monologue, or song) Tech Ensemble Audition – Prepare to speak about technical experiences. Youth should expect to remain for the full audition session Performance Ensemble Audition (6:00-8:30pm) Tech Ensemble Audition (6:00-7:30pm) Must RSVP by contacting Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director, or Allyse Corbin, Education Associate (info below) By Email or Phone: share name, confirmation, and current phone number Must complete STEP Registration Form: https://forms.gle/kigELeLYgzeYDRjF9 <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprote…> STEP runs June 13 – August 7 <outlook-data-detector://2> (August 8 <outlook-data-detector://3>th, rain date) including a two-week outdoor performance tour! Non-performance sessions occur Monday-Friday and run from12-6pm. Students will receive a stipend for their participation at the end of the program. The program will be in-person as much as possible, strictly following safety procedures. Students will need to secure their own transportation for sessions at CPT and performances. Public transportation support is available. Auditions will be held Wednesday, <outlook-data-detector://4> February 16, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:30pm on Zoom AND Sunday, March 6 from 1:30-4:00pm on Zoom! Youth auditioning to be part of the STEP PerformanceEnsemble are only required to attend one of the scheduled sessions. Students interested in joining the Tech Ensemble must attend a session on Wednesday, May 26 <outlook-data-detector://5>th <outlook-data-detector://5> from 6:00-7:30pm <outlook-data-detector://5> on Zoom. **IMPORTANT: Parents and guardians of all interested youth are asked to attend the first 30 minutes of the audition meeting to learn more about STEP and to ask any questions that may arise!** Questions? Contact: Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director or Allyse Corbin, Education Associate nsumlin(a)cptonline.org <mailto:nsumlin@cptonline.org> acorbin(a)cptonline.org <mailto:acorbin@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext. 203 <tel:216.631.2727;203> 216.390.8352

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Male and Female Ballroom Dance Instructor Positions Available!
by Alannah McCarthy 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

Starz Ballroom is holding auditions at their premier studio location in North Olmsted, Ohio. Starz is looking for a few good women and men to join a training class to become new dance instructors and competitive dancers. *Join our enthusiastic, professional team*: • A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! • Lessons include: private, practice, social and competitive students in both Latin and Smooth Dance. • This is a Part-Time position leading to a Full-Time Career – which means it requires dedication. *There are a few things we really look for with new staff*: • A pleasant and energetic personality. • Teaching experience preferred, but not a must. We offer you structured dance, teaching and business training. • The desire for knowledge and greatness in addition to a paycheck! We want you to be a part of our growth, success and become a top level ballroom dancer! • We are looking for a fun & motivated person to work as a successful ballroom dance instructor. Don’t miss this chance to have a place to work where you can not only make a great income, but LOVE what you do! For more information and to inquire upon the potential opportunity to join our team, please contact us today at (440) 871-7827 or Info(a)StarzBallroom.net.

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VIRTUAL ZOOM READING OF A SHORT PLAY BY Ife Gail Young
by Ife Gail Young 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

Hi Fred, could you post the following for me? Thank you. Hello, This is Ife-Gail Young, writer/performer. I am inviting you to a VIRTUAL READING (Zoom Webinar) of a short play written by myself and presented by Ensemble Theatre (Cleveland Hts., OH), directed by Celeste Consentino. The play, ‘In The Dance Of Stars” is not about race or romance. Instead, it is about the way in which humans often bond, breaking down walls of different worlds to connect and relate to one another when confronted with traumatic situations. It is about desperation and fears, and helplessness, yet, hope. All those things have been a reality for millions of people these past two years as Covid 19 swept over the entire planet and claimed the lives of many. Please join us for this VIRTUAL READING on Saturday, January 29th at 3:00p.m. Also, consider joining me in the ‘talk back’ after the reading. Look for the registration link for both. I will send out a reminder slightly before that date, so you won’t miss it. Thank you and Happy New Year. And please stay safe. (Click the link below and follow instructions.) IN THE DANCE OF STARS — Ensemble Theatre (ensembletheatrecle.org) <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-the-dance-of-stars?fbclid=IwAR1p0cQDq…> 6

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Cast Opening for Cinderella
by dave banks 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

The CenterStage Theatre at Walsh Jesuit High School has a cast opening for the role of Lord Pinkleton in their upcoming production of the Broadway version of “Cinderella.” We are looking for a strong Tenor voice who has good stage presence and is available for afternoon rehearsals. the show will run March 24-April 3 with tech week starting March 20. Please send a head shot, resume, and video sample of your singing skills to: banksd(a)walshjesuit.org. Thank you! David Banks, Director CenterStage Theatre

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