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Chairs donation
by Michael Stein 30 Jul '21

30 Jul '21

Near West Theatre is giving away 120 chairs to any needy theatre or dance company that could find a use for them. Please contact Michael Stein for further information and photos at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org or call 216-961-9750 ext 112. *Best Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* *Near West Theatre* 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 O: 216-961-9750 ext.112 C: 330-687-8187 www.nearwesttheatre.org

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FREE STORY HOUR
by Bailey Pfohl 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

Drag Queen Story Hour With Veranda L'Ni August 7, 11am - 12pm At Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Ave Free/donation-based Registration is required<http://weblink.donorperfect.com/DragQueenStoryHour> Step into "Veranda's living room"-complete with shiny shimmery decor, a piano, pillows, stuffed animals, lots of purple, and of course, the Christmas Story leg lamp. From her throne, Veranda L'Ni, Cleveland's tallest drag entertainer, reads a selection of stories to the group and leads sing-alongs that share messages of love and inclusivity. Come for the books, stay for the dancing and glitter and crafting! We create a welcoming environment where aspiring readers can celebrate diversity and inclusion, and break the stigma around harmful gender stereotypes through exposure to self-proclaimed LGBTQ+ role models. This program is ideal for ages 3 to 8 and their family, and lasts about one hour. This event often sells out quickly. Register here<http://weblink.donorperfect.com/DragQueenStoryHour>. 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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BERKO: CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE REVIEWING SITE IS UP AND RUNNING
by Roy Berko 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

•••••••••••••••••• After a hiatus during the height of the Covid pandemic, the Cleveland Critics Cirlce's reviewing site is now up and running, To read the member's reviews go to www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com to know what's going on in the CLE area theaters and the evaluations of productions. Support local theater! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Berko review: THIS GIRL LAUGHS THIS GIRL CRIES THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING @ BECK
by Roy Berko 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule Judgment: This Girls Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is advertised as family friendly. The younger members of the audience on opening night were observed squirming and obviously not interested or understanding. They were not alone. In spite of a brilliant performance by Derdriu Ring, the obtuse tale did little to grab and hold the audience.* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info/>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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The Portraits by Tom Hayes [Free Radio Play Now Streaming]
by Playwrights Local 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

Playwrights Local and Radio on the Lake Theatre Present a New Radio Play *THE PORTRAITS* *Written by Tom Hayes* *Directed by Brian Zoldessy* *Featuring John Busser and Lindsey Mitchell * Available for free streaming and download at PL Radio <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/>, AmazonMusic <https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff05a58-21a7-435e-a501-4fe05c820df3/PL-R…>, Apple Podcasts <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pl-radio/id1551854977>, Google Podcasts <https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BsYXl3cm…>, PodBean <https://playwrightslocal.podbean.com/>, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/show/7s668zHXZGsFWabw1F0Ovc>, & Stitcher <https://www.stitcher.com/show/pl-radio>. Production information at www.playwrightslocal.org/portraits/. PL Radio series information at www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/. *Synopsis* After attending the funeral of their father, two adult siblings are stranded in a remote area next to their family plot. With a storm threatening and strange sounds coming from the nearby forest, 40-ish Ben and his younger sister Sam are forced to leave the plot on foot. As they walk, the two re-hash events of the past. They both air their grievances until the strange sounds begin to take physical form, forcing them into an abandoned house. Strangely, the house is not entirely empty and not entirely unfamiliar. There, they discover a truth they did not know, and come to terms with their shared history. *From the Producers* Check out The Portraits along with other recent releases including *Family Markers* by Faye Sholiton and Limbo by Agnes Herrmann at PL Radio <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/>, and look for additional new plays by Julia Fisher, Gail Nyoka, and others in the coming weeks! *Credits* Run Time: 23:30 Produced by Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> with Radio on the Lake Theatre <https://radioonthelaketheatre.org/>. More information available at www.playwrightslocal.org/plradio/. # # #

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Auditions: Tues., August 10 and Wed., August 11 at 7:30 pm for Ethan Claymore, a Holiday Comedy
by Clague Playhouse 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

AUDITIONS for the Holiday Comedy Ethan Claymore by Norm Foster Directed by Robert Gibb Auditions: Tues., August 10 and Wed., August 11 at 7:30 pm Show Dates: November 5 – December 5, 2021 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm (no performance on Thanksgiving) Story: A week before Christmas, struggling egg farmer/artist Ethan Claymore meets a woman who could turn his life around. But things are shaken up when Ethan receives a visit from his estranged, and recently deceased, older brother! Cast: 2 or 3 men, 1 or 2 women and 2 boys. *The director will choose to cast the role of Douglas as a man or woman. Ethan Claymore - 38 years old Martin Claymore - 43 years old Douglas Mclaren - in their fifties or sixties* Teresa Pike - in her thirties Young Ethan - around 12 years old Young Martin - 14-16 years old Additional information can be found on our Audition Page. Please bring a resume and headshot, if available. If you don't have a headshot, Clague will take one at auditions. Please complete our online Audition Form. When completed, please print and bring with you to the audition. Open auditions will be cold readings from the script. No appointment is necessary. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse. A limited number of perusal scripts are available at the Clague Playhouse Box Office, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00-6:00pm, for a $10 deposit through August 7, 2021. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Our productions are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please rest assured that every possible action and precaution will be taken to ensure that our staff, performers, and audience members will be as safe as possible. Seating may be limited to observe current State of Ohio and CDC guidelines, but we are looking forward to bringing you high quality LIVE theater! For more information, call the Clague Playhouse Box Office, 440-331-0403 and leave a message for the director.

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Beck Center Summer Show, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
by Julie Gilliland 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Now through August 8th, for Beck Center for the Arts' This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing, First Live And In-Person Production Since Start of Pandemic Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce its first live and in-person play since the start of the worldwide pandemic, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing. Produced by Scott Spence, This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing reminds us we are all born of flesh and made of dreams. This tale brings to life the struggles and aspirations of three sisters as one walks the globe to find her purpose, one searches for adventure, and the third grows where she is planted. Years later their journeys convene in a lovely home in the woods, albeit with a truculent badger. Experience this brilliant piece of theater--perfect for audiences young and old alike-with actress Derdriu Ring, and director Eric Schmiedl as they light our imaginations on fire. Front Row Center, NewYorkTheatre.com says of Irish playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, "He has created a kind of magical mythical fairy tale. In anticipation of welcoming theater patrons back to the newly named Senney Theater Beck Center made a number of investments in HVAC and air filtration to provide a safe environment for patrons as they return to live theater. Now in his 31st season, Beck Center for the Arts' Artistic Director Scott Spence<https://www.beckcenter.org/about/leadership> says, "I can't think of a better way to plunge back into the world of live theater where vibrant storytelling draws the audience in. This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, and This Girl Does Nothing tells the story of three very different sisters as they take life-altering journeys, and is brought to life by one of Northeast Ohio's preeminent actresses...Derdriu Ring. It's a story that is perfect for young and old alike, and you'll rarely get a chance to see anything quite like it on area stages." Running Thursday July 22 (preview), opening July 23 until August 8, 2021, tickets are available for purchase on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 216-521-2540 x10 and beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/thisgirl> with ticket prices from $33 (adults), $29 (for seniors 65 and older) and $12 for students with valid ID. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The show runs 70 minutes in length, no intermission. Preview performance is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, with general-admission seating for $10 per person. $10 Smart Seats(r) are available for each performance. For more information, please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/thisgirl>. All performances will take place at the Senney Theater inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for individuals with disabilities, free gallery exhibits year-round, and outreach education programming. ###

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Rabbit Run Community Arts Assoc. looking for private music instructors
by RRCAA 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

DATE: July 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rabbit Run Community Arts Assoc. has openings for private music instructors MADISON - Rabbit Run Community Arts Association (RRCAA) in Madison has private music instructor openings available. RRCAA seeks motivated and experienced private music instructors to teach the following disciplines: stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello and/or fiddle), guitar and percussion. Candidates should have experience teaching students with varying levels of experience ranging in age from youth through adult. Potential instructors should possess considerable training and experience with their respective discipline as well as two years of teaching experience. Instructors are expected to provide students with high quality and sound technical training, and maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and with the RRCAA staff. Instructors must pass local, state, and federal background check at their own expense. Send resume of experience and cover letter to rabbitrunoffice(a)windstream.net RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. RRCAA is located at 49 Park St., Madison, OH.

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Music at the Arboretum: Steve Free Band, July 30 @ 6:30 pm Secrest Arboretum, Wooster
by Thomas Sigel 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) continues its summer concert series at the John Streeter Garden Amphitheater with Grammy-nominated folk/Americana artist Steve Free and his band on Friday, July 30 at 6:30 pm. An internationally acclaimed award-winning singer/songwriter, Free draws his music from his Native American (Shawnee/Cherokee) and Appalachian roots. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691. For more information visit www.ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016. The program is free, but registration is recommended at www.ormaco.org.

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What Makes Great Actors So Great?
by Jessica Houde 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Hi! Ever wondered what makes great actors so great? The secret is in their tried-and-true technique. A technique will separate you from your competition in the audition room and on set. At Houde School of Acting we specialize in the Meisner Technique. In addition to our classes on Meisner, we also offer Improv, Script Analysis, Self Tape Coaching, On Camera, Scene Study, and a variety of specialty workshops. Get yourself the training and confidence you need to separate yourself from the competition. August online classes are almost filled up so sign up quick! SIGN UP HERE > Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to try a complimentary class. Sincerely, Jessica Houde-Morris

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