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Theatre in the Circle at Judson Manor closes
by Bill & Mark Corcoran 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu . . . We've had a good, fun, challenging and most of all rewarding run at Theatre in the Circle. As Artistic Director, Bill Corcoran, likes to say, "Who'd have thunk it?" Well, he did, as a matter of fact. On our initial tour of Judson Manor back in 2013, before we became members of this community of extraordinary and accomplished seniors, Bill marveled at the public spaces of the elegant Loegler Lounge and the now spectacular Ballroom and said, "What amazing venues for intimate theater!" For three years, we Corcorans kicked around the ideas of How, Where, When, If and Why. The Why was a probably the easiest question to answer. In University Circle, the cultural nexus of the city, there was no professional theater accessible to this Judson community. Here we were living with a group of sophisticated, life-long theater goers with no easy access to theater. Soon after we joined Judson, we offered to take two lady friends (both using walkers), to see a matinee at Playhouse Square. Let us tell you, it wasn't easy. So in 2016 we created Theatre in the Circle and opened our first show, EDDIE! starring Molly McGinnis, Tom Woodward, David L. Munnell and Don Disantis. Bless their hearts for taking a chance on two old guys with a new idea. The response was overwhelming and enthusiastic. We then opened to the public with Cleveland favorite, Jacques Brel is Alive And Well & Living In Paris to sold-out houses. Very quickly 60% of our audiences were coming from outside the Judson communities. We were off to the races and were landing grants from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Connections, The Cleveland Foundation, Ohio Arts Council and financial gifts from many treasured donors. We followed with I Do! I Do!, The All Night Strut, The Gift of the Magi, Nunsense A-Men, The Gospel According to Mark (with J.R. Stuart), Pump Boys and Dinettes, The Gift of the Magi (re-cast), Love Letters (with the dream cast of George Roth and the late and much loved Dorothy Silver), Liberace! (starring the incomparable David Maiocco), You're a God Man Charlie Brown ( with an all senior cast), The World Goes 'Round, and It's A Wonderful LIfe. We were ready to start rehearsals on My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, but Covid-19 stopped the show (literally and not in a good way). Covid-19 was not the reason we closed Theatre in the Circle. In fact, Mark Corcoran, Managing Director, became a certified Covid Compliance Officer required by Actors’ Equity protocols. A recent attempt to restart the Sinatra show was cancelled for an entirely different reason. Due to a years-long process go renovating and upgrading apartments here at Judson Manor, we are faced with living somewhere else for at least a year, maybe longer. Why? Our entire 5th floor will have a gut-renovation out-to-the-brick. There is no apartment comparable to our present home available to us for now. We have no idea where we will be, but commuting from somewhere else, be it another part of this city, an entirely different city or even another country, isn't feasible. Talented as we may be, bi-location is not in our skill set. What added ease and joy to operating Theatre in the Circle was working right here where we lived. We were just an elevator ride away from the work we loved doing. Keeping Theatre in the Circle alive had become more challenging and ever-changing with Covid protocols, reductions in arts funding, maintaining a safe work space, and assuring the very necessary mandates for inclusion, equity and diversity. It's been fun; it's been real. But bottom-line, the party's over. We wouldn't trade the world the opportunities we've had to work with talented artists of all stripes and such enthusiastic and generous audiences. Thanks you for being part of the little theater that could. Bill and Mark Corcoran Bill & Mark Corcoran theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com 1890 East 107th St., Apt. 520 Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 282-9424

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Fairmount Center for the Arts LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Acting Workshop
by Fairmount Intern 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

Novelty, OH: Fairmount Center for the Arts, a non-profit community center for the arts, is pleased to announce “LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!”, an On-Camera Commercial Acting Workshop! The workshop will be held on August 7th, 2021, from 10AM - 12PM at the Fairmount Center for the Arts (8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty). This workshop is designed for adults and teens ages 16 years and up and there is a $35 fee to attend, pre-registration is required. To register for “LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!” call 440-338-3171 or visit: https://reg135.imperisoft.com/Fairmount/ProgramDetail/3232333331/Registrati…

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Dancing Wheels Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
by DW Marketing 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

The Dancing Wheels Company presents a re-imagined “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Friday, August 6 at 8pm at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Tickets available at https://www.cainpark.com/392/Dancing-Wheels <https://www.cainpark.com/392/Dancing-Wheels>. Questions? Email us at marketing(a)dancingwheels.org <mailto:marketing@dancingwheels.org>.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents "Into The Woods"
by North Canton Playhouse 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

The North Canton Playhouse presents "Into The Woods" Directed by Delorna Toy Performance Dates: August 6, August 7, August 13, and August 14 at 8:00 pm, and Sundays, August 8 and August 15 at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage 525 7th St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720Tickets: Adult (ages 18 and up) ticket $20 Youth (ages 17 and under) ticket $15 Performance details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Into The Woods tickets". Synopsis:The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. "Into The Woods" was originally scheduled for the summer of 2020. The majority of the cast returns in the summer of 2021 to perform before a live audience as North Canton Playhouse once again welcomes productions to its newly renovated Main Stage. Sarah Smith Office AdministratorNorth Canton Playhouse330-494-1613

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ONE DAY ONLY: Celebrate Seat of the Pants' 10-Year Anniversary With Discounted Tickets
by Craig Joseph 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

On Thursday, July 22nd, Seat of the Pants will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of our theatre company and - as a gift to our patrons - we're offering our biggest ticket discount ever. >From midnight to midnight on the 22nd, you can purchase tickets for one or both of our upcoming productions: THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, by James Lecesne (directed by Abraham M. Adams / starring Craig Joseph) APPLES IN WINTER, by Jennifer Fawcett (directed by Jamie Koeth / starring Anne McEvoy) And - by using the code 10YEAR at checkout - receive $10 off of each ticket (for live performances only, not online). You can find all the details for both shows on our website at www.seatofthepants.org/productions. Running the first three weeks of August.

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VIDEO AUDITION REQUEST - Shakespeare Exchange Seeks Actors of ALL TYPES for its Cleveland Casting Files
by Ross Williams 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

New to the Cleveland theater community, Shakespeare Exchange is seeking union and non-union talent for upcoming and ongoing events in the area. If you would like to be added to our casting files, please send: -- your headshot and resume -- a video audition link (via YouTube or Vimeo) including two monologues -- one should be Shakespeare or other classical playwright; contemporary is fine for the second, if you wish -- total time should not exceed three minutes -- submission deadline: July 25, 2021 -- send to cleveland(a)nysx.org "Shakespeare Exchange - Midwest" is a new regional offshoot of NY Shakespeare Exchange which has been in operation as an off-off-Broadway 501c3 since 2010. Our mission is to build communities and create conversations through classical work, especially Shakespeare. In addition to full productions, our work includes the wildly popular ShakesBEER Pub Crawls (a pop-up performance party bringing Shakespeare into comfortable, approachable spaces); NYSX Freestyle Labs (combining Shakespeare and contemporary issues - part performance, part panel discussion, and part group conversation); The Sonnet Project (an ongoing catalog of cinematic interpretations of Shakespeare's sonnets); The Voices Project (performance videos featuring the talent of communities that have been traditionally under-represented in classical work); and much more. Our goal is to begin producing in Cleveland in the late summer/early fall with a ShakesBEER Pub Crawl. For these events, actors must have classical acting skill, a heightened sense of improvisational freedom, and powerful vocal tools (think outdoor theater). Video example: https://vimeo.com/179766035 SHAKESPEARE EXCHANGE INCLUSION PLEDGE It is central to NY Shakespeare Exchange's core values that our network of artists and patrons grows to be as diverse and vibrant as the cities, country, and world in which we create. We believe that identity markers should never be a barrier to enjoyment of art, and therefore aim to push back against historical norms that have left some members of our community feeling less entitled to participate in Shakespeare's legacy. We recognize that as we carry that legacy into our contemporary world, it is made more potent by inclusivity. *WE PLEDGE:* -- To make room for perspectives that have traditionally been absent from the classical stage. -- To deploy a diversity of social, cultural, and artistic points-of-view into our programming and by doing so create more pertinent, powerful, and challenging art. -- To expand our audience base, particularly within communities that may feel alienated by prior encounters with Shakespeare. -- To proactively deepen the diversity of our casting pool, and to maintain a consistent pattern of inclusion in the ensembles of artists we hire. -- To strive for more inclusion at all levels of our company: from our production teams to our intern classes to our leadership team. NY Shakespeare Exchange expresses diversity broadly to include individuals representing varied national origins, ethnicities, religions, ages, socioeconomic strata, gender identities, and disabilities. *--* *Ross Williams *(he/him) *Artistic Director* www.nysx.org

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CSF Returns Friday - FREE Shakespeare in the Park
by keith kornajcik 21 Jul '21

21 Jul '21

Having gone “virtual” last year, CSF is delighted to return to our mission of bringing FREE Shakespeare in the Park to Northeast Ohio. We missed you. We hope you missed us. While life has not quite returned to what it was, we are beginning to take those tentative first steps into the sunlight. And what better way to catch those rays than with the Bard, a picnic, and good friends hanging in a park? In that spirit, we are presenting one of Bill’s most popular and enduring works, *Romeo & Juliet* - directed by *Dusten Welch!* As always, all performances are *FREE!* Showtime is *7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. *We’ll be trekking all across Northeast Ohio, visiting many favorite haunts as well as some new locations. We begin our tour on Friday, July 23 at Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park and then travel all over Northeast Ohio! *For more information, including cast and crew bios, please visit our website: **cleveshakes.org* <https://cleveshakes.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=609d7d7137b1080f5da3…>

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The Comedy of Errors!
by Nina Fisher 20 Jul '21

20 Jul '21

MAD* Factory Theatre Co Presents: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare Directed by Kevin Cline Stage Manager: Shelbey Linder All performances are *FREE*! *Spring Street Park in Oberlin (bring a chair)* July 24th at 3pm and 7pm, July 25th at 3pm (rain location MAD* on Broadway) *Bacon Woods Amphitheatre in Vermilion* July 30th and 31st at 7pm (rain location MAD* on Broadway) *MAD* on Broadway in Lorain: 2655 Broadway Ave * August 1st at 3pm Cast: Tim Parks, Owen Davis, Megan Fisher, Collin Malloy, Erin Moore, Dallas Stark, Andy Novak, Jen Bertoni, Ketih Joritz, Natalie Joritz, Gabriele Perine, Nicole Bertoni, and Lilly Ross *Questions? Contact MAD*! Call or text 440-219-1669 or email themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com <themadfactorytheatreco(a)gmail.com>*

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New doc - CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS in the Cinematheque’s virtual multiplex!
by Genevieve Schwartz 20 Jul '21

20 Jul '21

FYI: Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is now showing in the Cinematheque’s virtual multiplex! Online exclusive! CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS (virtual) USA, 2020, Tom Hurwitz, Rosalynde LeBlanc This lyrical new documentary employs interviews and archival material to trace the history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS—Bill T. Jones' tour de force ballet "D-Man in the Waters". This 1989 work gave physical expression to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation felt by the emerging Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic. In the film, a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance, learning about this oft forgotten history and deepening their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague. Cleveland premiere. 94 min. Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online thru at least 8/5 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12 and you have five days to watch it. https://kinomarquee.com/film/can-you-bring-it-bill-t-jones-and-d-man-in-the… Additional information on our current streaming features can be found on our Virtual Cinema page here: https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/virtual Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director

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AEA/Non-AEA submissions for Heartbreakers in Hell Musical
by Dane CT Leasure 20 Jul '21

20 Jul '21

Rubber City Theatre - *Heartbreakers in Hell* - Equity/Non-Equity video submissions *CONTRACT* AEA: SPT Tier 1 Non-Equity: $250 Stipend for Run. EMC points are available. SEEKING Equity/Non-Equity actors for roles in Heartbreakers in Hell (see breakdown on our website www.rubbercitytheatre.com/auditions--employment.html) Local actors strongly encouraged to audition. We are seeking vaccinated actors for this production. Proficiency with sight reading and harmonies are an asset. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song and 32 bars of a pop song (MT or otherwise) that best showcases your range. You may also prepare one of the songs on the website from the show with accompanying tracks. Please email video in an unlisted YouTube [or similar platform] link along with headshot and resume to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Please specify if you are submitting for a specific role. Deadline: 08/01/2021 SUBMIT TO: casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com PERSONNEL Auditions will be viewed by: Dane CT Leasure (He/Him) - Executive Artistic Director/Director-Choreographer Anthony Trifiletti (He/Him) - Music Director Joey Contreras (he/him) - Composer Benjamin Halstead (he/him) - Book and Lyrics OTHER Intimacy: This show contains scenes of intimacy: most roles involve kissing, close contact, and suggestive dancing. There is no full nudity, though male characters may appear topless. RCT has engaged with a qualified Intimacy Choreographer to work with all actors. This show discusses relationships and sex. Scenes of sexual contact will be depicted through kissing and suggestive dancing; there is no simulated sex. The show describes (but does not depict) sexual assault. We envision the production in which these demonic characters can be portrayed by anyone, disregarding the gender of historical figures, embracing queerness, and casting people that reflect multiracial world we live in. We are also seeking actors of all body sizes and shapes. Costumes may be tight or revealing, based on the comfort level of the actor. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity 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, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit. OTHER DATES 1st Rehearsal: August 31, 2021 Opening: September 24, 2021 Closing: October 16, 2021 Rehearsals are from 6:30-10:00pm Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday 12-4pm [break] 5:30-7:30pm [we may use utilize the 6-hour rehearsal block on Saturday]/ Sunday's 1-6pm. and performances on Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm.

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