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OPEN CALL, PAID GIG: THE WEB OF ANANSI
by Bailey Pfohl 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Near West Theatre & Twelve Literary Arts Present The Web of Anansi Open Call Auditions September 1, 7 - 9pm At Near West Theatre Written by Nina Domingue Directed by Nathan Henry Seeking performers ages 18 and older of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, and physical abilities to perform in five (5) dynamic, exuberant, and whimsical characters in a new adaptation of the traditional folktale of Anansi the spider. Taking the role of “a trickster,” Anansi is one of the most important characters of West African, African American, and Caribbean folklore. Actors must be available for evening and weekend rehearsals, and must have flexibility for some daytime/morning performances at local schools. This is a paid opportunity. A note from the playwright and director: All performers will work puppets in this production. Performers should have the ability to change characters with specificity, precision, and nuance. Throughout the play, performers will be scene partners with the puppet they are operating. Due to CDC recommendations and for the safety of our production team and participants, we ask that all auditioners RSVP for this audition at the link provided. Actors should arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to submit an audition form. Everyone must be masked during auditions process and will be temperature checked at the door. Eating or drinking, beside water, is not prohibited in the theatre space. All necessary direction and materials are provided at the audition and no preparation is required. Auditioners are welcome to wear anything that is comfortable for movement. Please do not wear flip flops, sandals or move in the space with bare feet. Rehearsals begin September 20 and run through October 15. CHARACTERS · ANANSI (ah-NAHN-see), a Spider, Trickster, Keeper of the Stories · Anansi may be played by a performer of any gender and/or gender expression: they are a trickster, cunning and wise, and enjoy the idea that what people think of them is not at all what they are in totality. Anansi understands that they present as a riddle, inside of a puzzle, inside of an enigma. · The performer playing Anansi should be creative in their movement, and able to create the character in physically surprising ways. This includes performers who may use wheelchairs and/or crutches to move. · The performer in this role will not play other characters, but may be asked to operate a puppet. · OSELO (oh-SAY-lo): a male tiger cub, hot headed, quick to speak, slow to think, big emotions · OSELA (oh-SAY-la): a female tiger cub, the opposite in personality, a quick mind, wise beyond her years, genuinely curious, a joyful strategist · ESHU (AY-shoo): a male deity, guardian of choice, cunning, mischievous, some regard him as a trickster · OSUN (Oh-SHOON): A female deity, goddess of love, sweetness, and beauty. Wise, not to be mistaken for weak. Regal. Confident. · YEMAYA/OLOKUN (Yeh-my-YAH / OH-lo-KUHN): a non-binary mermaid deity, Yemaya rules the face of the ocean, Olokun rules the deep of the ocean. You do not have one without the other in the story presented here. Sometimes portrayed as husband and wife, other time portrayed as different aspects of the same being. This performer in this role will operate a double-sided puppet. REGISTER HERE<https://www.nearwesttheatre.org/audition-registration>. Bailey Pfohl (she/her) Marketing Director Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/> Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.

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Lighting Designer with Hudson High School
by Russell, Bob 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Hudson High School is now accepting applications for a LIGHTING DESIGNER. Join our amazing production team with Carlton Guc and Angie Hayes from Off Axis Sound who mentor our students in Sound, Sarah Russell who oversees Costumes and Katie Gibson who is our Choreographer. Responsibilities will include working with students, attending rehearsals or reviewing recordings for cues, programming the show and to attend tech. This season we will be producing *She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition* on 11/19 and 11/20 and *Chicago: High School Edition* 4/8, 4/9 and 4/10. Applicants: please send your resume and images of your previous work or a link to your site to russellbo at hudson.k12.oh.us -- *Bob Russell* *HS Drama Director* *Drama/Thespian Advisor* *HS Auditorium Manager* *www.bobrussellaea.wix.com/theatrics <http://www.bobrussellaea.wix.com/theatrics>* -- Please note: This email and any response to it is being archived for later retrieval and may constitute a public record and therefore may be made available upon request in accordance with Ohio Public Records law (ORC 149.43). Please think GREEN before printing this email.

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75th One World Day in Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Sunday
by Johnny Wu 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

For Immediate Release The 75th annual One World Day (OWD) in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens will be this Sunday August 29 from 11AM - 6PM throughout the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on both MLK and East Boulevard in Rockefeller Park. The day will begin at 11 AM with an inspiring Naturalization Ceremony where new citizens will be sworn in at the new Centennial Peace Plaza (see attached map). The Parade of Flags will feature dozens of nationalities in ethnic costumes. It steps off at noon from the Irish Garden and goes north to the Italian Garden on MLK. This will be followed by a brief Welcoming Ceremony including dignitaries, the National Anthem by the Men of Independence and dignitaries including Mayor Jackson. The Centennial Peace Plaza will feature many acts including the Singing Angels at 3 PM and the Moises Borges Band at 5PM. Throughout the day there will be ethnic performances throughout the Gardens such as Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association in the Chinese Garden, Murphy Irish Dancers in the Irish Garden, Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese dancers in the Syrian Garden, Sarena Tamburitza Orchestra in the Croatian Garden, the Cuyahoga Cossacks in the Russian Garden, Djapo African dance and many more. In addition there will be other events in the Gardens such as Yoga in the India Garden, Rubik Cube demos in the Hungarian Garden, celebrations of Ukrainian Garden's 80th Anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence, India's Independence Day, Marionettes in the Czech Garden and a Vietnamese fashion show. The Children's Village will include free books for kids, projects using recyclables, storytelling, the Cleveland Orchestra offering hands on introductions to instruments and more. There will be numerous ethnic food vendors including Egyptian street food from King Tut, the Hofbrauhaus, Budapest Café in Hungarian Garden, CCGF Beer Garden and more. The World Market Place will feature shopping, food and resources. Visitors will receive a free souvenir information booklet as well as a Passport that can be stamped at each Garden and be eligible for prizes. There is free parking and Spin will have scooters available to get around quickly. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are spread out over 254+ acres. All city, state and CDC guidelines will be followed. Hand sanitizers will be available throughout the gardens, signage will be also visible, keeping yourself and your family safe is very important, please also keep your social distancing and wash your hands often. The large footprint and outdoor venue along with appropriate behavior will make it a safe day for all. The price is right. Free admission. Free entertainment. Free parking. Free shuttle buses from parking lot to the gardens. See more about the 75th One World Day at https://clevelandoneworldday.org/2021/ Contact One World Day Producer Johnny Wu johnny(a)mdifilm.com 216-539-4634 office One World Day Media Relations Chair Dan Hanson dan(a)ClevelandPeople.com 216-990-5925 cell Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Executive Director Lori Ashyk l.ashyk(a)clevelandculturalgardens.org. 216-220-3075. ### -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com [1] youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Schedule a meeting with https://calendly.com/mdifilm/60min1 Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 22 @ 10:30am - Virtual Celebration www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer (2015-2021) 75th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 29, 2021 www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [2] VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] http://www.mdifilm.com [2] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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CPT announces auditions for Breakout Session (Or Frogorse)
by Beth Wood 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for the continued world premiere of BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE) By Nikkole Salter Directed by Beth Wood, CPT's Associate Artistic Director Looking to cast the following roles... * Sara Benton: 30s, white, female. A group facilitator. Passionate. Assertive. Self-congratulatory. Savior complex. * Officer Preston Walker: late 30s - early 40s, Black, male. A 5-year patrolman with the Cleveland Division of Police. Formal. By-the-book. Loyal. Sensitive. Oh, and he can sing. * Officer Ricardo "Ricky" Perez: 20s, Latino, male. A one-month rookie patrolman with the Cleveland Division of Police. Enthusiastic. Open. Charming. Naive. All-or-nothing. Absorbent. * Mantis Shrimp: 40s - 50s, a person not demographically represented by the other characters, male. A corporate, self-help, motivational speaker. Wild. Intentionally weird. Committed. Nurturing. Brilliant. Disclosure: Some roles in the production have been cast. The current cast includes Nicole Sumlin* and Tina Stump*. *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. No additional equity agreements are available for this production. Cleveland Public Theatre is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, CPT encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. About The Play... Can a society legislate a change of heart? In Breakout Session (or Frogorse), a corporate training company is vying for a city contract for De-escalation and Anti-bias Training with Cleveland's Police Department. When the white facilitator, presenting to Black and Latino police officers, tosses the approved curriculum out the window to ignite change her way, the session spirals in unexpected ways. Can a mantis shrimp and a crocodile teach us about building trust and the strength of vulnerability? Inspired by Cleveland's Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Breakout Session (or Frogorse) was commissioned by Cleveland Public Theatre with funding from the National New Play Network (NNPN). Continued World Premiere. About The Process... This rehearsal process will be conventional in nature and based in script analysis, character analysis, and emotional arch. Actors will be asked to make strong proposals, be generous, and meet deadlines given. Rehearsals will begin on or around September 27, 2021. Rehearsals are 5-6 times a week, with evening weekday rehearsals and some daytime weekend rehearsals. Performances begin with one preview on October 28. The production opens on October 29. BREAKOUT SESSION runs October 28 - November 13, Thu/Fri/Sat/Mon at 7:30pm, with 1 Sunday matinee in the Gordon Square Theatre. Important Information about The Play... BREAKOUT SESSION is a play about bias and racism. This play contains blunt conversations about racism and its repercussions. Important Information about COVID-19... All artists and staff members working on BREAKOUT SESSION are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Auditions... Saturday, September 4, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Callbacks, if needed, will be on Monday, September 6, at 7:00pm. Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in 15-minute increments. Prepared auditions will be individual, but you may be asked to stay and read with a fellow actor. Actors should plan to stay at the audition for up to 75 minutes, though you may be released sooner. The director, Beth Wood, will be watching the auditions. All actors will be required to wear a mask when not actively auditioning. What to Prepare... * Prepare one monologue from BREAKOUT SESSION provided by CPT. Memorization is NOT required. * One minute of prepared and memorized monologue of your choosing. NOTE: This material may or may not be viewed as part of the audition. * Some actors may be asked to do cold readings from sides provided by CPT at the audition. * Headshot and Résumé To schedule an audition appointment, please email auditions(a)cptonline.org<mailto:auditions@cptonline.org>. Please include [Breakout Session Auditions] in your subject line. Be sure to include your name, email address, phone number, preferred audition time, Covid-19 vaccination status, and role you are auditioning for in your email. No phone calls please. About the Playwright: Nikkole Salter<https://www.nikkolesalter.com/> has written 8 full-length plays, has been commissioned by 6 institutions to create full-length works, has been produced on 3 continents in 5 countries, and has been published in 12 international publications. Her work has appeared in over 20 Off-Broadway, regional, and international theatres. The National Black Theatre production of her play Carnaval was nominated for 7 AUDELCO awards and won Best Ensemble Performance. Nikkole is a 2014 MAP Fund Grant recipient, a Eugene O'Neill Theater Center National Playwrights Conference semi-finalist, USA Fellowship nominee, and a two-time Playwrights of New York Fellowship nominee. In addition to Breakout Session, she is currently working on commissions from Woolly Mammoth, a musical with Neworks Productions, and is in development to write the television adaptation of Claude Brown's New York Times Bestselling novel, Manchild in the Promised Land. About the Director: Beth Wood is the Associate Artistic Director at CPT. As a director of adventurous scripted work, she has been honored as a director of superior achievement by the Cleveland Critics Circle in 2016, 2015, and 2013, and has directed seven world premieres and eight regional premieres during her twelve-year tenure at CPT. In 2016, she was awarded a TCG Leadership U[niversity] Continuing Ed grant to research long-term new play development models across the country. Recently, she has been working with Nikkole Salter to develop Nikkole's new play Breakout Session (or Frogorse), a CPT commission supported by the National New Play Network, and directed the world premiere in February 2020 - which was shut in March 2020. Her CPT directing credits include Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lines in the Dust by Nikkole Salter, the NNPN Rolling World Premiere of in a word by Lauren Yee, There Is a Happiness That Morning Is by Mickle Maher, Barbecue and Antebellum by Robert O'Hara, FEVER/DREAM by Sheila Callaghan, Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them by Christopher Durang, and BOOM by Peter Sinn Nac

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A Free Tempest is Brewing at Cain Park this Sunday, August 29
by Ksenia Roshchakovsky 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Cain Park presents The Cleveland Chamber Collective in partnership with Inlet Dance Theatre Cleveland Chamber Collective performs three pieces in the first half of the program with Inlet Dance Theatre presenting a new ballet, Caliban Ascendant, after intermission. Sunday, August 29 at 8pm FREE ADMISSION Caliban Ascendant is a chamber work for players and dancers, inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest with music by Ty Alan Emerson and choreography by Bill Wade. Shakespeare's play is filled with intrigue and vengeance, but also touches on the themes of colonization, oppression, and cultural appropriation. This work utilizes a string trio, flute and piano and a large battery of percussion. The music is cast utilizing a variety of style and colors to create characters and describe actions.

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Frozen, Jr. Auditions 82nd Street Theatre Grade 4-12
by 82nd Street Theatre 27 Aug '21

27 Aug '21

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For *Frozen, Jr.* SHOW DATES December 9-11, 2021 *Auditioning students in Grade 4 through Grade 12* Saturday, September 18, 6-9 PM OR Sunday, September 19, 1-4 PM *(You only need to attend ONE of the audition dates)* Director Tim Shamburger 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. Fill Out an Online Form at Online Registration <https://www.alcc.cc/auditionform> Find more information here: Audition Website <https://alcc.cc/Auditions> Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Direct inquiries to 82(a)alcc.cc

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Restaurants, Football & Presidents coming soon!
by Bette Lou Higgins/Eden Valley Enterprises 26 Aug '21

26 Aug '21

The Fall 2021 edition of EVE Notes is now available at http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/newsfall2021/EVENotesfall.htm You can read it online or download a PDF copy. Find out about my upcoming book, LOST RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND; the premiere of our newest program, about Cleveland Browns Hall-Of-Famer Dante Lavelli - HE JUST WANTED TO PLAY BALL: THE DANTE LAVELLI STORY and the next presentation of MADAM PRESIDENT - THE STORY OF VICTORIA WOODHULL. Don't forget to check our calendar page regularly for updates on our programs. I'm looking forward to seeing you in October and November! We are now accepting bookings for 2022 - just reply to this e-mail to arrange a time to discuss programming options for your group. Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Accountant/Accounting Frim Referral
by Margaret Reardon 26 Aug '21

26 Aug '21

Hello all Anyone of my fellow small theatre or arts organizations have a recommendation on the above. Someone who knows the unique details and challenges we face? Please email me at margaret(a)cvlt.org. Thanks! Margaret -- Margaret Reardon Managing Director Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (440) 247-8955 margaret(a)cvlt.org http://www.cvlt.org/ 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/chagrin-valley-little-theater/> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/chagrintheatre/>

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Auditions-MTI's "All Together Now"-Stage Door Studios, North Canton, Aug 29th, Ages 10+
by Debra Cardy 26 Aug '21

26 Aug '21

Audition for "All Together Now" with Stage Door Studios, North Canton, OH! AUDITIONS - AUGUST 29, 2021 (5:30-8:30pm) Audition Opportunity for "All Together Now" at Stage Door Studios - North Canton, Ohio. This is a Global event celebrating local theatre is an opportunity for schools and theatres around the world to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring spectacular songs from MTI's beloved shows. Ages 10+ to Adults of all ages may audition. There is something in this show for everyone! These roles are unpaid. Details: https://www.stagedoorstudios.org/audition-shows<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.staged…> Questions - contact: debbie(a)stagedoorstudios.org<mailto:debbie@stagedoorstudios.org>

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Dancer call
by Anna Cerveny 26 Aug '21

26 Aug '21

CALLING ALL DANCERS ages 18+, from the professionals to the beginners, if you're looking for a fun performance opportunity, to challenge yourself with a new style of dance or perfect an old one...or even just looking to make friends with other Cleveland dancers, come out for the eighth OPEN CALL placement audition, all levels of dance experience and all styles of dance welcome and encouraged! This audition process will allow dancers to meet the choreographers and audition for dances of their choice in a friendly group environment that will allow dancers to learn some basic choreography and display their own dance style and personality. We will do our best to place everyone who attends in at least one piece! You must be available for our showcase, tentatively on Saturday Nov 20 at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School, as well as for tech and dress rehearsals on Thurs/Fri Nov 18 & 19 in the evening. REHEARSALS will be held once a week for 90 minutes, from September 9 to Nov 17. Rehearsal schedule & choreographer introduction videos are on our website at www.clevelanddanceproject.com/choreographers Pre-registration is REQUIRED as space is limited. There is a $25 nonrefundable audition fee for all dancers. Payment will save your spot. In addition to the audition fee, dancers will owe $50 tuition per piece they are cast in (up to 3), or $25 per piece as an understudy. Register at www.clevelanddanceproject.com/s8auditions CDP has two scholarship programs that cover tuition - a talent scholarship and a minority scholarship. Application deadlines are August 29. If you can't make auditions but still want to perform, e-mail us with your dance resume, headshot, and a video of you dancing, plus your $25 audition fee. Keep in mind, casting preference will be given to those who attend auditions but we will do our best to place you if we can! 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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