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AUDITION NOTICE: Clybourne Park
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

* Clybourne Park* *by Bruce Norris*, is a thought-provoking play about racism and what we may find within ourselves. *Susan Coon, Director * Seeking 4 men and 3 women in their 20's / 30's / 40's: Russ, WHITE, late 40's. Bev, WHITE, married to Russ, 40's. Francine, BLACK, 30's. Jim, WHITE, late 20's. Albert, BLACK, married to Francine, 30's. Karl, WHITE, 30's Betsy, WHITE, married to Karl, late 20's. ALL actors WILL BE playing 2 characters, as ACT II is 50 years after ACT I ... same house, different people. Auditions: Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:00pm Photo and resume are not required, but helpful. A short monologue (less than 1 minute), would also be helpful, but not required. Come prepared to read from the script, and do mild improvisation, but don't let that scare you. Sides will be made available a few days prior to the auditions. *Please call 330-416-1311 <330-416-1311> or email ( jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org <jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org> ) and make an appointment. * Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. *NOTE: If you are interested in auditioning, and cannot make the Sunday audition date/time, please call/email anyway with times you are available the week of October 25.* Audition Location: East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 Show Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays February 05 thru February 28, 2016 Rehearsal schedule has yet to be finalized, but may begin as early as Mid-December. Please call 330-416-1311 or email ( jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org ) and make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Talespinner Children's Theatre announces open auditions for its 2016 Season.
by Alison Garrigan via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

*Talespinner Children’s Theatre announces open auditions for its 2016 Season.* *Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT)* Executive Artistic Director Alison Garrigan is proud to announce open auditions for its upcoming 2016 season. TCT is Cleveland’s only professional children’s theatre, located on the near west side in The Reinberger Auditorium in the Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District. Now entering into its fifth season, TCT has been garnering audience and critical praise by developing and producing highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. At any time, these pieces have involved acting, dance, music, puppetry, tumbling, drumming, and numerous other artistic disciplines as imagined by the artistic teams working with and for TCT, and the company is open to all creative possibility--reaching across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. We are looking for talented, dedicated, imaginative, Cleveland-area theatre artists, age 18 or older. Must be willing to share your imagination with others, connect with an audience, and to work collaboratively with an artistic team. *Season information:* *GOLDEN (a Grimm's Faerie Tale)--adapted by Toni K. Thayer* April 2—24, 2016 (Rehearsals begin February 24, 2016) *THE CROCODILE, THE COBRA, & THE GIRL DOWN THE WELL (a Tale of India)--adapted by Anne McEvoy, directed by Melissa Crum* June 4 – 26, 2016 (Rehearsals begin April 17, 2016) *THE MUMMIES & THE MAGIC PRINCE (a Tale of Egyptian Mythology)--by Michael Sepesy* September 17—October 19, 2016 (Rehearsals begin August 3, 2016) *HOOK & SMEE (a Tale of Never Never Land) --by T. Paul Lowry* November 26 – December 18, 2016 (Rehearsals begin October 10, 2016) All performing positions are paid. *Audition information:* *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* *When:* Sunday, November 29, 2015, 4:30PM-10:30PM, and Monday, November 30, 2015, 5:30PM-10PM *What:* You will be given a one-and-a-half hour block appointment. Blocks on Sunday will be 4:30PM-6PM, 6PM-7:30PM, 7:30PM-9PM, and 9PM-10:30PM. Blocks on Monday will be 5:30PM-7PM, 7PM-8:30PM, and 8:30PM-10PM. Come dressed and prepared to move. *You will be there for the full hour-and-a-half.* No memorized material is necessary. There will be story work, and imaginative collaboration. Bring headshot and resume. *TCT is not offering AEA contracts at this time* . *Where:* Auditions will be held at Talespinner Children's Theatre, Reinberger Auditorium, 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102 For an appointment, please email talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com and place *2016 Season Audition* in the subject header. <tb.talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com> Alison Garrigan *Executive Artistic Director*, *Talespinner Children's Theatre* *Next up on the TCT stage: Prince Ivan & the Firebird, Nov. 28 - Dec. 20* *TCT's Exciting 2015 Season!* *Rosalynde & the Falcon March 28 - April 19* *The Silent Princess June 6 - 28* *Finn McCool September 19 - October 11* *Prince Ivan & the Firebird November 28 - December 20* For more information, or to make reservations, visit TCT's website talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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Young Male Actor/Model Needed For Film Project!
by Treetower Studios via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Chris Langer (Treetower Studios) is searching for a young 17-20 year old male actor or model to play the “cute/hot” freshman college student for a short film project THIS SUNDAY, October 25th. Must be available around mid-day for at least one hour in Berea, Ohio for a few shots. There will be no speaking parts, just body movements while you carry some boxes through the dorm. Footage for demo reel will be provided in return. Expenses will be paid and other details will be confirmed if you are offered the role. All levels of experience are welcomed to submit! Please send headshots/resumes to chris(a)treetowerstudios.com. Thank you for your consideration. Chris

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New Broadway Connection Master Class on Monday, November 9 at Beck Center
by Jonathan Kronenberger via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to announce our next upcoming Broadway Connection Master Class with BC Teacher and current cast member of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, Lesley McKinnell. This Broadway Connection Master Class will be held on Monday, November 9 here at Beck Center for the Arts from 5:30-8:30pm. The class is for ages 10 and up and will focus on Vocal Audition Technique. The price for the BC Master Class is $40 and is being sponsored by TABC, our parent volunteer organization. Space is limited to 15 participants, so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to reserve a place. You can write to reserve your spot at jkronenberger(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:jkronenberger@beckcenter.org> or call 216.521.2540 x27. This is one of four Broadway Connection Master Classes that we are offering over the 2015-2016 season ... and the more you take, the more you save. After you've taken one, the second and third will only be $35 and the fourth only $30! You can reserve your spot in each now. The other Broadway Connection Master Classes coming up are: * Monday April 11, 2016 from 5:30 - 8:30pm focusing on Vocal Technique & University Audition Prep with a BC Teacher and current cast member of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL * Monday May 16, 2016 from 5:30 - 8:30pm focusing on Contemporary Musical Theater Dance with a BC Teacher and current cast member of MATILDA THE MUSICAL As you can see, each one has a different focus, so no two BC Master Classes will be the same ... other than excellent! For those of you who were able to participate in the BC Master Class last year with BC teacher and NEWSIES cast member, Chaz Wolcott, or most recently with BC teacher and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY cast member, Brian Martin ... you'll know it is a valuable experience. And you can reserve a spot in any of the three today! Don't delay! * * * * * Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. 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 special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local and regional artists. For more information about the Beck Center, visit our website at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>.

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QUILTERS! Another Rave Review!
by MaryJo Alexander via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

* Tough women quilt in Actors’ Summit’s ‘Quilters’* 10/15/2015 - *West Side** Leader **By David Ritchey* *Show features ‘excellent’ cast* DOWNTOWN AKRON — Women are tough. That raw toughness surfaces in *“Quilters,”* which is playing through Nov. 1 at Actors’ Summit Theater. The production isn’t a long, evolving story, but instead features scenes about pioneer women who struggle to hold together their families as they move westward toward a new life. They pause to give birth, bury their dead and move forward to build a new nation. The women made quilts to keep the family warm at night, and the quilts provided an artistic outlet for the women. Often the women in the family gathered together around the quilting frame to work on one quilt — this shared experience provided an opportunity for the family to draw even closer. One woman in the story tells of her husband helping her quilt. This production of *“Quilters”* complements the Summit County Historical Society’s Mutton Hill Quilt Show, which will take place Oct. 16-18 at the John S. Knight Center. The first act sets up the plan of the play. Women reminisce and tell stories of quilts they’ve made. The stories fit together nicely with old favorite hymns and original music written by Barbara Damashek. The book was written by Molly Newman and Damashek. The first act is light and whimsical. The second act is more painful and rugged. In the second act, the characters deal with birth, children and abortion. These women gave birth often without the benefit of a midwife. Many raised five, 10 or more children. They shared a recipe for easy-to-find spices that would cause a miscarriage. The women worked with the men to build their log cabin homes. They finally have a place to live. In another scene, they face prairie fires that destroy their homes, crops and livestock. Yet, they move on — they were tough and had no choice. *The cast is one of the best ensembles to come * *to an Akron stage in a long time.* *Charlene DeJournett *plays Sarah, the mother. She brings maturity and wisdom to the production. Sarah’s daughters are played by *Sally Groth, Shani Ferry, Hope Caldwell, Sarah Slagle and Rachel Irwin.* The excellent cast brought laughter, tears and stunned silence to the theater. They sang solos, but the women were at their best when the six sang together and blended beautifully. *Ferry’s* character tells of not being able to have children. She falls in love with a man and he loves her, but he wants children and marries another woman. *Ferry’s *character is a teacher and later teaches his children. *Groth’s* character, a mother of many children, has to deal with the death of her husband and find a way to keep herself and her children alive on the plains. These women have a resilience, which keeps them going through the pains of the westward trek. They tell the stories of their lives in their quilts. The instrumentalists for “Quilters” include Deborah Ingersoll (keyboard), Ian Leroy (alternate keyboardist), Groth (fiddle), Jon Mosey (banjo) and Brian Mosey (guitar). MaryJo Alexander directed this moving production. She works well with musical shows. She caught the mood and spirit of each vignette in “Quilters” and made that section meaningful. *This is a satisfying production and is appropriate for the whole family**.* For tickets, call 330-374-7568. *David Ritchey has a Ph.D. in communications and is a professor of communications at The University of Akron. He is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and the Cleveland Critics Circle.* *MaryJo Alexander* *Artistic Director* *Actors' Summit Theater* *Greystone Hall---6th floor* *103 S. High St* *Akron Oh 44308 * *330-374-7568* *www.actorssummit.org <http://www.actorssummit.org/>*

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Halloween Savings Treat on The Boys Next Door
by Aurora Community Theatre via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

*Halloween Savings Treat* for *The Boys Next Door* *Save $4* On every ticket for the Oct. 31 Halloween performance at *Aurora Community Theatre* Enter Coupon Code: *treat* *www.auroracommunitytheatre.com <http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/>* *Plus Free Candy, too* *Enjoy this heartwarming comedy/drama by Tom Griffin, directed by Jack Warren*. *Featuring: Kevin Horak, Chris Maccione, John Barron-Wright, Daniel Walker, Andrew Gordon, Jenny Barrett, Jerry Schaber, Dennis Burby, Jenifer Warren.* *Save $4 per ticket **Oct. 31 performance only* *TICKETS NOW ON SALE* Regular adult price $16 *(treat = $12)* Regular for age 18 and under $11 *(treat = $7)* *BUY ONLINE ANYTIME* *www.auroracommunitytheatre.com <http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/>* *or call 330.562.1818* *A**urora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail Aurora, Ohio 44202* *Great seats still available for all performances of * *The Boys Next Door **8pm FRI & SAT through Nov 14*

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"Cry Havoc", a WW II Drama
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS THEATER PRESENTS THE WW IIDRAMA"CRY HAVOC" Just in time for Veteran’s Day, Cry Havoc (a WW II drama)features an all-female cast. It is thestory of nurses on Bataan during World War II. In a sort of dugoutsubjected to gunfire, the individual characters emerge to offer acollective reaction to war. These include the strong minded doctor, herrestrained and poised assistant and the volunteer nurses: a vacuousSouthern girl, a swaggering bully, a couple of timid aesthetes, anex-burlesque girl and the inevitable spy. This is a compelling, causticrevelation of human beings under fire. Presented by the Broadview Heights Spotlights CommunityTheater, the show runs from November 6 - 21, 2015. Friday and Saturdayperformances begin at 7:30PM; a Sunday matinee on November15 begins at 3:00PM. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $11.00 forstudents and seniors. Online ticket purchases can be made throughthe Spotlights' website: www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org The show is directed by Ryan Bergeron. The cast includesSally Suren, Jenilee Taylor, Tara Corkery, Keleigh Rae Bowling, Erica Leibold,Elizabeth Allard, Jackie Phelps, Lexi Frendak, Sarah Price, MaryBeth Hobson,Kayleigh Joyce, and Kathleen Stewart. All shows will be at the Broadview Heights Cultural ArtsBuilding, home of the Spotlights Theater, 9543 Broadview Road, 44147, on the Broadview Center campus (next tothe police station). For group rates and other information, call440/526-4404.

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING
by via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

SEEKING PAID BODY DOUBLE for the movie "The Bye Bye Man". This is a nude role. No frontal nudity. You will not be seen and made to appear like the main characters. No face, front, or sides of your body will be seen so this is an anonymous role. Wardrobe will have designed covering for front of your body and bottom of your feet. Only nudity will be filmed at a distance from behind. To be considered, you MUST fit the stats VERY closely. The age range is 18-25. The size that we need is:  Caucasian Woman (Slim) Height 5'8" Weight 115-120 lbs. If you are interested in one of these role email a full body pic taken from behind in a bikini to lavellecasting(a)gmail.com. Please put Body Double as the subject title.

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Sugarplum Fairy Tea
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

Saturday, November 21…Annual “Sugarplum Tea” to benefit the City Ballet of Cleveland, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Acacia Reservation in Beachwood. This event sold out last year and is sure to sell out again, so get your tickets early! Meet and great your beloved characters from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker. Enjoy a bountiful dessert buffet with your special tea or hot chocolate.�Our photographer will be there to take your photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy or another Nutcracker favorite while you are invited to make your own crown, wand and ornament. Enjoy a special performance by the Sugarplum Fairy and other Nutcracker characters and a reading from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker at 3:00pm. Raffle tickets will also be available for fantastic prizes including Spa certificates, dance baskets, sweet treats and more!Call to reserve tickets at 216-848-9088. www.cityballetofcleveland.org � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Actor needed for student film (unpaid)
by Leila via NEohioPAL 22 Oct '15

22 Oct '15

I am a student at Cleveland State University, and I am looking for a RELIABLE young actor to be in my senior project. Must be a young man who is able to pass for being in high school, and is available October 30 - November 1. If you are interested, please email Leila at leila(a)elhallak.net, or call/text at 440 623 6337. Thank you.

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