[NEohioPAL] Goodbye Ohio - Hello Scott, New York Comedian Comes Home for Performances, A Family Within a Family, Family-Friendly Freak Show (with Video), Discrimination Workshop, Donations Needed, A New Tradition in Music Lessons

[Heads Up Productions]

Goodbye Ohio - Hello Scott

The newest episode of Heads Up Arts Radio is up- it features Scott  
Harlaub who was recently seen drumming with Jessica Mayfield on the  
David Letterman Show!

HUAR is a weekly internet radio show, highlighting guests from the  
arts community of Northeast Ohio.

Episode 7: Goodbye Ohio – Hello Scott

“Don’t let the alcohol trump the music.”

Hosts Amy Spencer and Sharon Pritt interview Musician Extraordinaire  
Scott Hartlaub
Scott’s unique voice didn’t do him any favors when he was growing up  
(and neither did Catholic School)
The University of Akron accepted Scott into the music program despite  
his inability to read music
He dropped it two weeks later so that he could do music of his choosing
Amidst the chaos of parties in Highland Square, Scott was the one in  
the corner focused on music and oblivious to all else
Scott went back to school but dropped out again once he started  
touring with Jessica Lea Mayfield’s band
His parents were supportive, but his mom was against anything his dad  
was for…
As a child he wanted to play drums but unwillingly took piano lessons:  
someone had to play the piano his mom inherited
However, his first instrument was the guitar when he was seven
Today, guitar and banjo are his favorite toys to play with
The bands of Scott: “Head for the Hills,” “Goodbye Ohio,”  
“Beast” (known for its former vocalist who could emulate the sound of  
a legion of screaming children), “The Walkies,” and Jessica Lea  
Mayfield (classified as “folk-rock”)
Scott tells us about his musical influences and the evolution of his  
music-writing and genre-creating
His band’s touring recently took him outside the States (Toronto,  
Belgium, Paris, London, Berlin…)
We Ohioan audiences could learn a thing or two from European audiences  
about hospitality
New Orleans, Amsterdam, and San Francisco are amazing places to play
Words of advice to aspiring artists: 1) Don’t listen to your parents,  
and 2) meet people; network
Dear Akron musicians: have places other than bars for musicians/bands  
to play; don’t let the alcohol trump the music
Heads Up’s ideal home would be in a space where different artists  
could join as a community and support one another (We’re still on the  
look out: If you have any ideas or are interested in sharing a future  
space with us, please e-mail info at headsupproductions.net)
The Land of David Letterman
You can check out their TV debut on Jessica Mayfield’s myspace page or  
on Youtube: Scott’s on drums!
Weirdos do exist, they should exist, and they’re everywhere…
Prog-rock with a banjo can never happen… can it?
How to stalk Scott: e-mail him at battlesnack at gmail.com or check out  
his music on myspace
Saturday’s PNR benefit for Heads Up went well (audio clip)
if there are benefits or charities you’d like PNR to perform at,  
please contact them through their website or facebook page
Heads Up’s Summer Series’ July Freak Show performs again this Friday  
at 6pm in Highland Square (audio clip)
Upcoming Full-Length Play: The Pillowman August 4-7. Tickets are $5.  
You can’t beat the price for theater this good.
Keep an eye out on the main page for the upcoming behind-the-scenes  
video blog featuring a scene from the show and interviews with the cast
Donate!
We are now on iTunes: Search “Heads Up Arts Radio” in the iTunes  
store. Subscribe!
Theme Song by Amy Spencer and Sharon Pritt
Check out www.headsupproductions.net/huar to listen.

We are now on iTunes. Search "Heads Up Arts Radio" on iTunes to  
subscribe!
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New York Comedian Comes Home for Performances
New York Comedian Ray DeVito returns to the Ohio-area for three  
performances July 29, July 30 and August 6th.

Friday, July 29th Ray is performing at the Stone Tavern in Kent, Ohio  
at 8 pm.  “A Taste of NYC” features comedians Anthony Savatt, Jeremy  
Sheer, Albert Milton with Ray DeVito as headliner.  Live music will  
take place after the band.  There is no cover charge.

Saturday, July 30th Ray is headlining the Winchester Music Hall in  
Lakewood at 9 pm. Tickets to the Winchester performance are $10 and  
are available at www.thewinchester.net. Chad Zumock from radio’s The  
Alan Cox Show, found weekdays on 100.7 fm, will open.

Saturday, August 6th, Ray is headlining at The Funny Farm Comedy Club  
at 8 pm.  On the Ohio/Pennsylvania border, this comedy club has  
featured comedians such as Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, Carrot Top and  
Tracy Morgan.  For more information please call 330.651.3866.

Heads Up Arts Radio– www.headsupproductions.net/huar– will feature an  
interview with Ray, discussing growing up in Cleveland, his  
relationship to area arts and what it’s like to live in New York City.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in an Italian-Americanized  
family, this former Second City performer is one of the youngest  
comedians headlining across the country. From childhood to the  
enduring struggles of trying to adjust to adulthood, Ray’s material  
touches on all of his life experiences and insecurities. His humor is  
smart, likeable, and energetic. Besides touring the nation’s top  
comedy clubs, Ray is also one of the most requested comedians on  
college campuses.

Based in New York City, Ray is quickly making an impact on the  
Manhattan comedy scene. In 2005, he made his national television debut  
on the Lifetime Network, where his performance at Gotham Comedy Club  
aired on “How Clean is Your House?” That performance led to  
appearances on the E! Network and Entertainment Tonight. His  
‘Laundromat Sketch’ was featured in the New York Times and his ‘The  
Tudor’s Henry the VIII: The Real Story’ was the featured video on  
Comedy Central’s sister site Atom.com. He currently has his own web  
series on AOL’s men’s website Asylum.com. Ray also frequents the Bob  
and Tom Show, he’s been the featured comedian of the week on SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio, he’s also a regular guest on the very popular award  
winning podcast Keith and the Girl, and clips off his first full- 
length comedy CD entitled “1647 Waterbury” can be heard on SIRIUS and  
XM Satellite Radio.  More information about Ray can be found at www.raydevito.net

Heads Up Arts Radio is produced is association with Heads Up  
Productions- an experimental research theatre in Akron, Ohio.  You can  
find more information about the company at www.headsupproductions.net.

Contact 330.990.5138 for more information about Heads Up Productions  
or Ray DeVito's Ohio performances.



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A Family Within a Family



A NEW blog post by Company Member Rosilyn Jentner about Heads Up  
Productions' work on The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh.



Heads Up Productions' is using a new rehearsal method to bring to life  
this dark, comedic tale of art and child murder.

"Recently, I discovered what it is to means to be performing at my  
fullest potential.  This is something I achieved one day during Suzuki  
training. Although I found a moment of praise, I lost it the moment I  
realized I had found it."

Continue reading about the company's process at www.headsupproductions.net

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Free, Family-Friendly Freak Show (with Video)

The Market Path in Highland Square (next to Chipotle) is hosting Heads  
Up Productions’ Summer Series, a cycle of hour-long performances  
devised by Heads Up company members. Each month from June-August will  
feature a new program consisting of a collection of short,  
interrelated pieces created by the actors. The Summer Series will  
takes place on the patio outside of The Market Path.

Come on out to Highland Square for some fun, free, and family-friendly  
street theatre! The second program entitled 'Imaginarium' will be held  
on Friday, July 22nd at 6pm, weather permitting. Admission is free  
though there is a $5 suggested donation.

Feel free to watch some ridiculous performing, walk through and buy  
some trinkets from across the world at Market Path, and then finish it  
off with a meal from a nearby restaurant after the show-a warm summer  
night of family fun!

July's performances dives in to the idea of imagination, a theme which  
pervades theatre and the upcoming production Mr. Marmalade. Experience  
the Heads Up inspired 'freak show' including a mystic, a dog-boy, and  
conjoined twins among others!

The Ensemble:

TJ Jozsa from Stow, Ohio
Margaret Lute from Akron, Ohio
Brian O Jackson from Akron, Ohio
Nick Kannel from Akron, Ohio
Greg Grimes from Tallmadge, Ohio
Kim Woodworth from Aurora, Ohio

The Market Path is a mission and ministry of First Grace United Church  
of Christ in Akron, Ohio. Eager to be a unique, welcoming presence in  
the Highland Square community, The Market Path has provided a place to  
promote social justice, honesty and integrity in the local retail  
market. They are committed to offering fairly traded quality products,  
handmade by world and local artisans and local farmers.

NOW WITH VIDEO... VISIT www.headsupproductions.net to see video of the  
FREAKS!


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Discrimination Workshop

Heads Up Productions has devised a workshop to teach participants  
about discrimination and prejudice firsthand.  The crux of the  
workshop is an hour-long role play where Students are divided into  
groups where, unbeknownst to them, the group is assigned a minority/ 
majority social status (i.e. Caucasian, African-American, LGBT, Women,  
etc.).  These groups, in no way, are designed to reflect the students’  
actual minority/majority status.  Each group is given a limited set of  
resources (based on their status) and are given the task of building a  
community.  (i.e. the Caucasian group starts with the most resources,  
African-Americans start with less, etc.)  They are told that this is a  
competition to see who can build the best community.
Heads Up Company Members act as various authority figures who treat  
the participants according to stereotypes based on their assigned  
social status.  For example, someone from the African-American group  
approaches the building authority with a building permit might get  
denied because of “improper” English on the form.  The women’s group  
might get denied building supplies because they don’t look strong  
enough to build a community.

The point of the exercise is not to actually build the city, but to  
help the participants internalize the impact of stereotypes and  
discrimination.

Participants who have, in many cases, never been part of any  
underrepresented group are asked to take on such a role. The  
oppressiveness of the simulated activity soon becomes an emotionally  
frustrating experience for participants, who get very involved in the  
activity. The simulation serves as instrumental ground work for the  
discussion that follows.

Total, the workshop runs 3 hours and can include up to 200 participants.

This workshop is designed for participants in middle school and  
older.  This workshop can be held as part of a school, work or  
community function.  Please email info at headsupproductions.net for  
inquiries.

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DONATIONS NEEDED

Heads Up Productions is trying to make a difference in Akron and  
Northeast Ohio.  If you believe in our mission, listen to our podcast,  
read our website or have seen one of our free shows- please donate so  
we continue to offer top quality work at the lowest possible price.

If you help us reach our goal of $500 to help fund the next  
production, we will dance for you.  (Donate to find out exactly what I  
mean.)

headsupproductions.net/donate
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A New Tradition in Music Lessons

Good Vibrations Music School is now enrolling students for the  
2011-2012 school year.  Good Vibrations offers affordable in-home  
lessons for your student in piano, drums, voice, guitar, or violin.   
Private lessons are available for only $15 per half-hour– you can’t  
beat these rates!


During each introductory lesson, students receive a half-hour  
evaluation of their skill level so the instructor can create a unique  
lesson plan based on the student’s abilities.   At the end of each  
semester, students participate in a performance recital to showcase  
their growth as musicians.  After Good Vibrations’ most recent  
recital, an enthusiastic parent said, “all your students had a  
complete mastery of what they were playing."

For more information or to schedule an appointment, Good Vibrations  
can be reached at 330.858.7459.

Instructors for Good Vibrations include Kevin Klemm and Alex Popovici,  
members of bands Maid Myriad and Via Lotus who have been featured in  
such publications as Scene Magazine and Buzzbin Magazine.

Kevin is an Accompanist and Music Composition/Piano major at the  
University of Akron where he received accolades as Best Performer.  He  
has played drums and piano as a member of several pit orchestras,  
performed in countless musicals and has directed acapella performance  
groups.


Studying violin for 12 years, Alex attends Kent State University  
majoring in Music Composition/Violin.  He is a part of the Kent State  
Orchestra, has performed in musicals and conducted several pit  
orchestras.
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