October 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

America's Got Talent pre-screening in Cleveland
by Kim Myers via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Cleveland is my home, and I want to bring a special opportunity to the local area talent. I am currently pre-screening talent for America's Got Talent Season 11. Spectacular singers, amazing DANCERS, Groups, Instrumentalists, Magicians, Comedians! Children and Seniors welcome to submit! I am selecting talent for "front of the line" passes in Detroit November 7th and Orlando February 19th. If your talent is extraordinary, we could offer Producer auditions! Deadline for Detroit - November 1st Contact via email: kim(a)theartstalent.com You Tube links are welcome Dreaming BIG for a CLEVELAND discovery!

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"The Addams Family" opens tonight!
by via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Geauga Lyric Theater 101 Water Street Chardon, Ohio Proudly presents: The Addams Family, A new musical Directed by; Lisa-Marie French Musical Direction by: Dave Thomas Starring: Paul Josell, Allison Lehr, Hannah Kulawiak, Jonathan Gordon and more! Shows Oct 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 Nov 1, 6, 7, 8 Friday/Saturday 8 PM Curtain, doors open at 7:30 PM Sunday matinees 2 PM curtain, doors open at 1;30 PM Contact box office for tickets: 440-286-2255 Or visit the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild web site for more information and a video commercial.

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Audition "The Trap" Webseries (franCEjone' Productions)
by Evette France via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

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Nunsense @ Independence Community Theater Opens in 2 Weeks!
by Jarred Nichols via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Independence Community Theater proudly presents Nunsense, A Musical Comedy by Dan Goggin! "Sinfully funny!" says NBC News... "...a genuine blessing!" says The New York Times... "Meh." says The Hoboken Reporter... November 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 PM Sundays @ 2 PM Independence Old Town Hall 6652 Brecksvile Rd. Independence, Ohio 44131 All tickets only $12! Available at the door or by calling the box office: 216-447-0443 **Reservations are strongly recommended!** Featuring an all-star ensemble of Cleveland theatre veterans: Linda Waranai as Sr. Mary Regina Judith Lasecki as Sr. Mary Hubert Kathleen Caldwell as Sr. Mary Amnesia Jennifer Sindyla as Sr. Robert Anne Celia Lupton as Sr. Mary Leo Director: Jarred Nichols Music Director: Gail Wirick Choreographer: Debbie Conway Stage Manager: Nancy Marusek Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. The winner of 4 Outer Critics' Cirlce Awards including Best Off-Broadway Musical, Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. With more than 5000 productions worldwide, it has been translated into 21 languages!

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LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: 'The Crucible' at Cleveland Play House is a Magical Melting Pot of Theatre Talent
by Cleve Land via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

* LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW:* * 'The Crucible'* at Cleveland Play House is a Magical Melting Pot of Theatre Talent Director Laura Kepley modulates the anxious action in such in way that viewers are mesmerized from the opening flashes of screaming girls spinning in shadows above the stage, to the final tableau of persecuted prisoners stepping up to the hangman's noose. Kepley keeps the conversations fast-paced and the confrontations high-pitched as she expertly unfolds the tale of this unfortunate town's downfall. Kepley's company of actors is uniformly impressive. Leading the charge is Esau Pritchett as John Proctor, the conflicted farmer caught in the middle of the mass hysteria maelstrom. Rachel Leslie is equally unwavering as his wife Elizabeth, who stands by her husband even to the detriment of her own well-being. Their scenes together are both hypnotic and heart-wrenching. Each performer is indelible in their role -- Socorro Santiago as Tituba, Donald Carrier as Reverend Parris, Katie O. Solomon as Abigail, Lauryn Hobbs (alternating with Mia Knight) as Susanna, Tracee Patterson and Fabio Polanco as the Putnams, Megan King as Mercy, Mahira Kakkar as Mary Warren, Yumi Ndhlovu (alternating with Elise Pakiela) as Betty, Ray Shell as Giles, Ben Mehl as Reverend Hall, Chuck Richie as Francis Nurse, Jay Ben Markson as Ezekiel Cheever, Rickie McDowell as Marshall Herrick, Alec Hynes as the Judge, John Herrera as the Deputy, Kathryn Metzger as Sarah Good, Nick Barbato as Hopkins, Jeremiah Clapp as the Guard, and Lauren Cole (alternating with Kayleigh Hahn) as the Young Girl. Local legend Dorothy Silver makes a particularly powerful impression as Rebecca Nurse, the elder of the community whose wisdom is doled out in terse but telling observations, and the only detainee who never flinches in the face of execution... *READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AT:* *http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/10/cleve-review-crucible-at-cleveland-play.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/10/cleve-review-crucible-at-cleve…>*

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(2) Weekends left to see BIG FISH THE MUSICAL - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metroparks presents: *Big Fish The Musical* (Twelve Chairs Version) in it's Northeast Ohio Premiere Directed by Joanna May Hunkins Music Directed by Anthony Trifiletti Choreographed by Monica Olejko Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm Saturday, October 24th, 7:30pm Sunday, October 25th, 3:00pm Friday, October 30th, 7:30pm Saturday, October 31st, 7:30pm Sunday, November 1st, 3:00pm TrueNorth Cultural Arts (Located in the French Creek Nature and Arts Center) 4530 Colorado Ave. (Hwy 611) Sheffield Village, OH 44054 Tickets: $10 - Youth (12 & under) $16-$18 - Adults To purchase tickets call (440) 949-5200 x221 or to buy online visit: www.TNCArts.org/Big-Fish/ <http://www.TNCArts.org/Big-Fish/>

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Cleveland Play House’s Production of The Crucible Has Audiences Cheering
by Natalie Ault via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Cleveland Play House’s Production of The Crucible Has Audiences Cheering Cleveland Play House opened the second production of their Centennial Season with a new take on Arthur Miller’s classic drama The Crucible. With danger, deceit, and desperation running rampant through Salem, this production is unlike any you’ve seen before. Directed by Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Laura Kepley as part of Cleveland Play House’s continued Centennial Celebration, this startlingly relevant play dares to put us all on trial. See what people are saying about The Crucible: >From the press: “Triumphant...the excellence of the production extends through its every aspect..." - Plain Dealer<http://clevelandplayhouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e38bc9023ac8f8d…> “A sizzling production" - Scene Magazine<http://clevelandplayhouse.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e38bc9023ac8f8d…> “Powerful...Engaging...Terrific" - Cleveland Jewish News<http://clevelandplayhouse.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=e38bc9023ac8f8…> >From our patrons: "The most powerful theatre production I have ever seen." - Mike S. "....the most intense, thrilling, and thought-provoking performance that I have seen in years." - Colin M. “This has to be the most powerful, intense, and engaging play CPH has ever done." - Grace H. The Crucible continues through November 8. Buy tickets today at www.clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com>

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Cleveland Opera Theater looking for Volunteers
by Cliff Wilson via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Cleveland Opera Theater is looking for Volunteers Do you have an interest in opera? Are you available to promote the opera? Do you have some free time? Would you be willing to deliver flyers around town? Are you willing to help the opera in other ways? *If you answered "yes" to any of these, we need you.* For more information, please contact Cliff Wilson at: cwilson(a)clevelandoperatheater.org Volunteers are meeting next week to learn about the next opera and how to help. The gathering of volunteers will be on *Oct. 30 at 12:45PM* in Midtown Cleveland. For now, all you need to do is email your interest. See you soon. Bravo!! -- Cliff Wilson Artistic Administrator Cleveland Opera Theater cwilson(a)clevelandoperatheater.org Upcoming Production: *A Streetcar Named Desire <http://www.clevelandoperatheater.org/#!streetcar-named-desire/c12fd>* Friday, December 4, 7:30pm Sunday, December 6, 3:00pm Cleveland Masonic Auditorium

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Olmsted Falls Middle School Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
by Eric Bartkowski via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Do you want to be where the people are? Do you want to see, want to see them dancing? If so, Olmsted Falls Middle School's Bulldog Theatre Company has the place for you! Tonight and tomorrow, the BTC is proud to present its production of *The Little Mermaid*. Our 56 cast and crew members dived headfirst into rehearsing this show, and they have created a “fin-tastic” production that is sure to leave you speechless (in a good way; not the “Oh snap, the Sea Witch took my voice!” way). We “corally” invite you attend our performances. They are tonight, October 23, and tomorrow, October 24, at 7:00pm in the Olmsted Falls Middle School Cafeteria: 27045 Bagley Road Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 The run time on our show is approximately 1 hour. Tickets are $5 for Adults, $3 for Students (4th grade and up), and Free to Senior Citizens and Students 3rd Grade and Below. We hope to “sea” you there! -- *In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.* -Baba Dioum

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DRACULA ... in its 3rd Week
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

An adaptation of Bram Stoker 's novel by Hamilton Deane and John L Balderston, this play brings the Bram's novel to life. Under the direction of Michael A Lenzo, we get to relive the rebirth of our most favorite Transylvanian vampire, Dracula, in England. (And in case you are wondering, this is a different adaption of the novel than what you will find at Weathervane ... so see them both. WHAT: Dracula WHO (cast): Alisha McClellan Matthew Klaben Chris Herak Neil Donnelly Leonard Harris Nathan O'Halloran Andresa Stephens Greg Cunningham WHERE: East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, Ohio, 44112 Only 1.6 miles from the Coventry area (approx 7 min) Only 1.7 miles from Little Italy (approx 7 min) Only 1.8 miles from University Circle (approx 8 min) Only 8.8 miles from Downtown (approx 18 min) WHEN: October 09 thru November 01 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm WHY: Does one need a reason to see a classic? HOW: Tickets are available online at www.east-cleveland-theater.org (credit cards only), or at the theater box office (cash only). QUESTIONS: 216-851-8721 We hope to see you there.

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