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Auditions / The Weir by Conor McPherson / none too fragile
by Sean Derry 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

What: Auditions for The Weir by Conor McPherson Where: none too fragile theatre 732 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302 (Theatre is located at back of property behind large parking lot.) When: Friday, November 5th @ 8 - 9:30pm Who: Any White Male, 35 - 50, Irish Accent. Roles Needed: Finbar & Jim Roles Already Cast: Valerie - Rachel Kolis Jack - David Peacock Brendan - James Rankin Directed by Sean Derry Details: Please RSVP intent to audition to sjsderry(a)gmail.com. There are no individual time slots. Show up as close to 8pm as possible. Auditions will close at 9:30pm. Sides will be available at theatre @ 7pm. All non AEA roles are paid a Stipend of $600. Performances: March 18th - April 2nd Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm Sunday, March 27th @ 2pm Monday, March 28th @ 8pm Rehearsals: February 13th - March 17th Monday - Thursdays @ 7pm - 10:30ishpm Sunday, February 13th @ 7pm Sunday, March 13th @ 7pm About: In a bar in rural Ireland, the local men swap spooky stories in an attempt to impress a young woman from Dublin who recently moved into a nearby “haunted” house. However, the tables are soon turned when she spins a yarn of her own. “You shed all sense of time at this beautiful and devious new play.” —NY Times. “A spellbinder that transfixes you…No praise in fact is too high…THE WEIR offers the most exciting evening in theatrical London.” —Guardian. “Sheer theatrical magic. I have rarely been so convinced that I have just seen a modern classic. Tremendous.” —London Daily Telegraph. “With bewitching fluency allied with a gift for locating the greatest emotions in the smallest details, and a faultless ear for idiom, McPherson achieves something remarkable.” —Times Literary Supplement (London). “The writing is rich, vivid and often wonderfully funny…A distinctive talent to cherish.” —London Telegraph. -Sean Derry- Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theatre 330.606.5317

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Intro to Improv Level 1 Class Beginning 11/13 @Imposters Theater
by Imposters Comedy 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

IMPOSTERS THEATERImprov Level 1 with Michael Busch (UCB, IO West) - Begins 11/13/2021 200.00 8-week course Saturdays 12-2pm Dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, *OFF 12/25*, *OFF 01/01*, 01/08, 01/15 Location 2406 Professor Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 $200 - 10 person cap Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots available. Please email imposterscomedy at gmail.com for more details. This course is an introduction to long-form improvisation, based on the style developed by The iO Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. We will start with a focus on the fundamentals - agreement, listening, and support - as well as the thing that should come across in every scene: the fun. We will also get into things like establishing the reality of the scene, connecting with your scene partner, and heightening based off game/premise. This class is designed for beginners up to those with some short form or long form improv experience. Each week we will develop your group and individual skills through scene work and exercises. The class will end in a class show at Imposters Theater. *To ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience, we ask that you show proof of vaccination. Thank you for understanding.* *About the instructor* Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has over fifteen years of professional experience in the Los Angeles comedy scene and entertainment industry as an actor <https://vimeo.com/220152490>, writer <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetarI9zjo7HulOBaPHbSZWtAe>, and producer <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaryhA7j-kh_DXQCGM1f8Pei>. *Training* Michael Busch is a graduate of IO’s improv training program; he also studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizens Brigade <https://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/> with founders Matt Besser <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/3772> and Matt Walsh <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909768/>, among others. *Experience* Michael Busch <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/5147> was a member of multiple house improv (Harold) teams at IO West and UCBTLA, a writer/performer on a house sketch (Maude) team at UCBTLA, and has also written/directed/produced/acted in various other shows there. He created and produced The Midnight Show <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaoczPRGtT3w5aY5W8qnbvHF> for 4.5 years, and was a writer/producer on Nick’s Big Talk Show <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetaruv1s3Ad3iNBJbrci8Wqxa> hosted by Nick Thune <https://nickthune.com/>. He has written sketches and digital series for FunnyorDie <https://youtu.be/_Py6RkjNNWQ>, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, Break, Official Comedy <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetarDYpBCRcQKG1WzDRqsMxJu>, and Maker Studios; he has also produced projects for CollegeHumor <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapN0EyzTl0c59dSqBvppEde>, Defy Media, Mas Méjor <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapyyOF_6RSdK87THpNUhpXq>, and UCBComedy. His acting credits include Human Giant <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=GsgQ44_uFW4>, Key & Peele, and multiple sketches on Conan <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetar-Yp_XFsANHuzML-16oqcr>. Additional television and film acting credits: The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=mid1VvK9Xpg>, Glee, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars <https://vimeo.com/220263095>, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy <https://vimeo.com/220263315>, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapZYVuFghpm0Bz_D-iP3nR_>.

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Bright Star Auditions
by Kim Lewis 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

Carnation City Players in Alliance, Ohio will be holding auditions for the musical Bright Star on Sunday, November 14 beginning at 6:00PM at The Firehouse Theatre, 450 East Market St. Alliance, OH. (330) 821-8712. To sign up for an audition time, please visit our website carnationcityplayers.org <http://carnationcityplayers.org/> and select the audition tab. A complete cast breakdown is also available to view under the audition tab. Auditionees should prepare a music selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided-no a cappella. Audtionees may also be asked to read from the script. OUR CURRENT AUDITION POLICY REQURIES AUDITIONEES TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION AT THE TIME OF THE AUDITION. Production dates are February 18-20 and 25-27. The director is Chanda K. Porter and music director is J. Kim Lewis.

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FREE MUSIC LIVESTREAM SAT 6thNov 7pm-FUNDRAISER
by Carol Leslie Vocalist 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

This Saturday, I am performing "Songs from the Movies" as a free FB livestream performance, featuring the wonderful Rock Wehrmann on piano, broadcast from his lovely home. We are supporting Women In Networking Cleveland (WINCleveland) with their goal of raising funds for the Norma Herr Women's Shelter, in order to make life just that little bit easier on the women of the shelter. Please consider viewing and donating - the tipjar info will be on the screen during the performance - and if you can't view on Saturday, you can still access it Sunday or Monday! The link for the Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/868742587335439/ -- *Carol Leslie* *TORCH SONGS BY TWILIGHT* *Jazz - R & B - Broadway - Blues* *216.763.1806* *www.carol-leslie-jazz.com <http://www.carol-leslie-jazz.com>* *inquiries(a)carol-leslie-jazz.com <inquiries(a)carol-leslie-jazz.com>* *Carol Leslie sings Oh What A Beautiful Morning <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVC-ev2YkYY>*

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Ballet Master Class with Brian Murphy
by Anna Cerveny 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

Adult dancers ages 16+, join Cleveland Dance Project this Sunday for a Ballet Master Class with Brian Murphy! Class will be held from 1-2:30pm at Above The Barre (1450 W Bagley Rd) Pre-registration is highly recommended. $15/class or $60 for a 5 class card. www.clevelanddanceproject.com/classes *Brian Murphy has been a professional dancer for 26 years with acclaimed dance companies throughout the United States. He started his professional career with the Ohio Ballet and has been a member of Verb Ballets, GroundWorks Dancetheater, Cleveland San Jose Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Richmond Ballet, BalletMet, and New Orleans Delta Ensemble, among others. Brian has served as a part-time faculty member at The University of Akron and tours as a master teacher. His training began at an early age with Miss Nan Klinger at Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet where he gained excellence in dance technique, industry knowledge, and the work ethic that has propelled him into major roles and travels around the world as a performer and choreographer. Brian is artistic director of Wayne Center for the Arts and also co-owner of Pilates by Murphy.* Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / Dance With Us <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/s7auditions> / Pro Company <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/cdpcompany>

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All levels Adult ballet & hip hop with CDP
by Anna Cerveny 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

Adult dancers, join Cleveland Dance Project for two Back To The Basics weekly classes! Classes must be pre-registered for, and are $15 each. You can preregister/prepay on our website at www.clevelanddanceproject.com/classes. All levels welcome, ages 16+ only. Ballet is on Mondays from 8-9pm at Above The Barre in Berea, taught by Megan Gurcze, through 11/15 Hip Hop is on Thursdays from 8:30-9:30pm at Emjaez in Bay Village, taught by Kyle Bowen through 11/11. Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / Dance With Us <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/s7auditions> / Pro Company <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/cdpcompany>

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Save the date!
by Joseph Bauer 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

You’re invited to a world premiere! This link admits you to view a free Zoom video performance of the riveting drama, “Star Time,” on Sunday, Nov. 14th at 4 p.m. Eastern Time/1 p.m. Pacific Time. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88421605568?pwd=V01ZaWlBRWZ3aGREd0grbjNXTzBiUT09 Meeting ID: 884 2160 5568 Passcode: STARTIME Tormented by Hollywood, a hip-hop phenom and TV/big screen golden boy tells all: his perilous climb to the top and where all the bodies are hidden along the way. Featuring veteran actor Gideon-Patrick Lorete and written by Joseph Bauer, this adult piece leaves shock-and-awe in its wake; a master class on living the Dream and paying the staggering price for glamor, glory and gold.

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CASTING FEMALE CO-HOST FOR HORROR GENRE PODCAST BEGINNING THIS WINTER
by thsthingovourz＠aol.com 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

GreetingsWe are seeking one female to co-host an audio/video bi weekly horror Podcast beginning this winter, pertaining to a horror novel, aired in audio format in episodes, with cast. Body type non-descript, age range (21 to 50s), please read on... In addition, you must love the horror genre of films and books, have great energy and presence in front of the camera and also a sense of humor, with the ability to play well with others, in other words...NO DIVAS PLEASE! We are not necessarily in search of model types, we ARE seeking a co-host that does have an appealing look in front of the camera. Please send your bio, CURRENT PHOTO with a phone contact. This means we will want to speak with you via phone should you be in the running for the co-host position, NOT in endless text messages & E-mails.Payment for your work will allotted once sponsorship is garnered as we proceed along with the episodes.I thank you for your interest and hope to hear from you soon, break a leg! Best WishesWJCasting Director for "Pinebrook" PS: For info regarding the novel, please check our Facebook link below Pinebrook, An Audio Novella of Horror | Facebook

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Teens: auditions for Into the Woods
by Nina Fisher 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

Teens! MAD* Factory Theatre Co is hosting auditions for Into the Woods (ages 13-18, full version) on December 5th and 6th. Performances are February 25th through March 13th. Sign up for an audition slot at www.madfactory.org/auditions! Contact themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com with any questions.

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Berko review: AIRNESS @ Dobama
by Roy Berko 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: AIRNESS is a fine play to attend if you are feeling angst and need an escape. Though much of the air guitar playing could have been more dynamic and involving, the message of the author stands out. * *To read the entire review go to: *https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ * To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: * *www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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