November 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: 'Cry Havoc' Offers Equal Doses of History and Heroism at Broadview Heights Spotlights
by Cleve Land via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

* LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW:* * 'Cry Havoc'* Offers Equal Doses of History and Heroism at Broadview Heights Spotlights *Cry Havoc, written by Allan R. Kenward, tells the compelling tale of a group of nurses stationed on Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines during World War II. Twelve brave souls are thrown together to help wounded soldiers in service to their country, and in the process learn more about themselves -- and each other -- than they ever bargained for.* *Ryan Bergeron directs the classic play (which later became a successful MGM movie) with the perfect balance of intimacy and intensity. We get to see these ladies engage in day-to-day activities one minute, and react to the terror of nearby gunfire and bombings the next. Bergeron expertly builds the camaraderie in the camp, while at the same time building suspense as to the identity of a traitor in their midst.* *Bergeron has recruited a down-and-dirty dozen local actresses to fill the roles of the wartime women. Each of these fearless females not only capture the essence of their yesteryear alter-egos, but also provide powerful portrayals that are relevant and relatable in any era. The indelible ensemble includes Sally Suren, Jenillee Grabenhorst, Tara Corkery, Keleigh Rae Bowling, Erica Leibold, Elizabeth Allard, Jackie Phelps, Lexi Frendak, Sarah Price, MaryBeth Hobson, Kayleigh Joyce, and Kathleen Stewart. Omnipresent actor Tim Keo provides lends his vocal talents at a key moment in the proceedings...* *TO READ THE FULL REVIEW:* *http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/11/cleve-review-cry-havoc-offers-equal.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/11/cleve-review-cry-havoc-offers-…>*

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AUDITIONS: Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Manager
by Dr. Scott E. Brosius via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

AUDITIONS: Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Manager An experienced assistant stage manager/stage manager needed for multiple unpaid film shoots. *About me...* Over the past 4 years I have competed in the 48 hour film project 6 times winning 4 awards, and 6 nominations. I have made a feature length and several other short films. A lot of my films are more comedic than dramatic, think Southpark meets Monty Python with an occasional hint of John Carpenter or the Coen Brothers. *What I’m looking for…* To say I’m looking for a stage manager feels like a lie since I am a film maker. But I do want someone who has been at least an assistant stage manager in theater for two main reasons: 1.) I work with theater actors primarily 2.) I need someone with experience managing them Currently the only problem I really am facing in production is keeping actors informed, rehearsing their lines, and having them prepared for the next scene. The title I would call this person on my set and in the credits would be Assistant Director, but more importantly I would call this person my right hand. As for your current experience, I don’t expect much but I do want to see some experience managing theater actors. I want someone personable, positive attitude is a must, organized, and a deep interest to make LOTS of films. In some ways I am looking for a new best friend. *About the auditions...* So ideally I would like a recent run down on positions you have worked in relation to theater (or a resume), and your general availability for film making (weekends, evenings, etc). Then perhaps we could schedule a time to have chat over the phone just to see how we can interact, preferably I would like you to see some of my films (listed below) before we talk on the phone. First this helps me to identify those who like the style of my films and second it gives us something to talk about. If we both feel there is chemistry then I would schedule an in-person meetup somewhere local to us. Ideally, I would like to work with someone who lives in the Cleveland area, preferably on the west side because I would like to try to meetup monthly in order to build a close working relationship. *My films…* So if all of this hasn’t scared you off or your interest is peaked on what kind of films I am making, please check me out on youtube, http://youtube.com/sebrosius * Contact Me…* Shoot me an email at, sebrosius(a)gmail.com, my name is Scott, I look forward to talking to you soon.

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Acting Class - 2 spots left
by John Baumgartner via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

L.A. FILM DIRECTOR TEACHING HANDS-ON SCENE STUDY CLASS FOR ACTORS 2 spots left! Learn to make bold, interesting, and appropriate choices to create dynamic and memorable performances and auditions. DEC 9 - 30, 2015, Wednesday evenings (except 3rd class will be Tues, 12/22) Los Angeles-based film/TV director and Lorain native JOHN BAUMGARTNER -- JohnBaumgartner.com — returns for the holidays and will teach a 4 week SCENE STUDY CLASS for a small group of professional or aspiring theater and film actors. Baumgartner’s work includes the critically-acclaimed feature “Hard Pill,” which The Plain Dealer graded “A,” and which was acquired by the Weinstein company; as well as work for Funny or Die and MTV's Logo Network. Through hands-on scene work in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging atmosphere, techniques covered include On-Set Etiquette and Procedure; determining a scene's Emotional Event; defining Before and After; Animating Subtext through strong Back Stories & Objectives; discovering Organic Blocking; utilizing Opposites; Dynamic Choices for Auditions; Loving the Process as much as the Result; and more. $25 per class session, limited class space by design. Classes will be held in the TV studio at LCCC. For new students, VIDEO AUDITION REQUIRED, can be exisiting material. Contact: John Baumgartner, JSBfilm(a)gmail.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: paid SOUND BOARD OPERATOR position for run of a show with possibility of consistent future work (PeltierTheatricals)
by Peltier Theatricals via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Peltier Theatricals, LLC is an up and coming theatrical company that specializes in sound equipment rentals, sound and lighting design, booking run crew/board operators for shows, scenic design and building, and is in the process of opening a recording studio. Position: SOUND BOARD OPERATOR Schedule: Tech would be Nov. 29th-Dec. 3rd Show runs from Dec. 4-Dec. 19th Performances are Thursdays-Sundays: Thur/Fri 8pm curtain Sat. 11:59pm curtain (midnight show) Sun. 7pm curtain Qualifications/Requirements: -theatre experience required -experience in operating sound board -experience with body mics -experience setting up/assisting setting up a live band -experience in live mixing is preferred -availability for all tech and performance dates/times -comfortable working independently Show will be designed and built by the sound designer. Board operator will be responsible for assisting loading in the audio equipment for the show, learning the show/adjusting during tech, running the show each performance, assisting in striking audio equipment when show closes, and other varies necessary audio tasks. Pay and name of show will be disclosed with your “application”. Please send your inquiries and a brief summary of experience (a formal resume is not required) to peltiertheatricals(a)gmail.com addressed to Tobias Peltier. You will receive a prompt response and may be asked to meet or have a phone interview. There is a possibility for future work in sound and other departments barring the outcome of this show. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you. -- Tobias Peltier *Owner/Designer* *Peltier Theatricals* *805 290 2178* *i <PeltierTheatricals(a)gmail.com>nfo(a)peltiertheatricals.com <nfo(a)peltiertheatricals.com>* www.peltiertheatricals.com

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Near West Theatre's "Scrooge! the Musical" opens THIS FRIDAY!
by Cory Markowitz via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

OPENING THIS FRIDAY - TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST FOR THIS FOUR WEEKEND RUN! COME CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH US, AND EXPERIENCE OUR FIRST HOLIDAY PRODUCTION IN OUR NEW HOME! NEAR WEST THEATRE PRESENTS SCROOGE! Intergenerational, Ages 7+ November 20 - December 13, 2015 Book, Music & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol THE VERY FIRST HOLIDAY CLASSIC ON NEAR WEST'S GLORIOUS NEW STAGE "And I'll thank the world and remember when I was able to Begin Again." - from "I'll Begin Again" It's 1860, and the stingy and cranky Ebenezer Scrooge HATES Christmas. Scrooge loathes people, wishes for the decrease of the surplus of the poor population, and runs his bank exploiting his employee Bob Cratchit and clients, giving bitter treatment to his own nephew and acquaintances. However, on Christmas Eve, he is visited by the doomed ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley, who tells him that three spirits will visit him that night. This classic story of awakening and redemption features all the songs from the film, including the Oscar nominated song "Thank You Very Much." Performances: Nov. 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, Dec. 3*, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 & 13. *Special signed performance for the deaf by The HeArd on December 3rd!

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Need carolers for your party? Hire the GLLO Singers!
by Great Lakes Light Opera via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Ho, ho, ho! Have you planned your holiday entertainment? Hire the GLLO Singers! It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays and planning your seasonal events! Whether it’s an office Christmas party, a public event, or a family gathering, a vocal quartet can add class and merriment. The GLLO Singers of the Great Lakes Light Opera are all professional singers with vocal performance degrees from prestigious universities, including the Cleveland Institute of Music. You have your choice of an all-female quartet (SSAA) or of a mixed quartet (SATB). For large events, we suggest a larger musical group. We can offer various vocal combinations to accommodate any and all events! The GLLO Singers can perform a cappella arrangements of carols, or if you prefer accompanied music for your event, the GLLO Singers can accommodate that request as well. In order to have an accompanist included, you must have either an electrical outlet or a piano onsite. The GLLO Singers’ repertoire includes all your favorites, and we take requests, so never hesitate to ask! Rates: The GLLO Singers charge $250 for the first hour and $200 per subsequent hour for a cappella holiday entertainment payable on the day of the event. For example: One hour event $250 Two hour event $450 Three hour event $650 To include an accompanist or barter (i.e. offer costume, prop, or services donation), please don’t hesitate to contact Megan Thompson, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Light Opera. For more information or to book the GLLO Singers, please contact Megan Thompson, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Light Opera, at greatlakeslightopera1(a)gmail.com.

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AUDITIONS for LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
by Nina Fisher via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

What: Auditions for Les Miserables School Edition Who: Students ages 8-19 (up to 12th grade) Where: The MAD* Factory (*music, art, drama) located inside the New Union Center for the Arts: 39 South Main Street, Suite 310 Oberlin When: For teens ages 13-19: December 13th from 1-5pm. For children ages 8-12: December 14th from 4-6pm. Callbacks: December 14th from 6-9pm. Other details: Please plan to stay the full time. Dress comfortably. No need to prepare anything. Bring all scheduling conflicts for the months of January and February, and beginning of March. Rehearsals begin January 3rd and will be Sunday afternoons and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. There is a $50 materials fee for anyone cast. Performance dates are February 26th through March 6th. Call 440-935-3875 for more information. Legal: This production will be performed entirely by students. A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Music by Claude-Michel Shonberg. Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. Original French text by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel. Additional material by James Fenton. Orchestrations by John Cameron. Original London production directed and adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Original London Production by Cameron Mackintosh and The Royal Shakespeare Company. School edition specially adapted and licensed by Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh. Nina Fisher

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Panel on heroin addiction and final chances to see "Well Beings" at Tri-C West
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

The final performances of "Well Beings", Greg Vovos' frank look at the degradation and perils of heroin addiction are on November 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 8 pm and November 22nd at 2 pm in the Western Campus Theatre located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma, Ohio. Panel Discussion: On November 19th at 6:30 PM in the Western Campus Theatre, there will be a panel discussion of experts in the field of heroin addiction and treatment as well as individuals that have been impacted greatly by this addiction. Please join us for the discussion, light refreshments, and the show that evening. CAST: Anton - Madison Pauley Mary (Mom) - Rocky Encalada John (Dad) - Tony Zanoni Holly - Kennedy Ellis Jack - Jon Hues Ella - Grace Guyot Echo - Carter Ellis Gravedigger - Jimmy Green Man/Minion - Mike Aponte Jesse/Terrence - Andre' D. Herron, Jr. Vince/Minion - Colin Kennat Checkers/Minion - Mohammed Abedrabbo About the Play: A few years back Greg Vovos was commissioned by the Theatre for Healthy Living to write a play that could travel to high schools that would warn students about the dangers of heroin. Through research on that play, in which Mr. Vovos interviewed many recovering addicts, both men and women, he was struck by how smart, caring, funny, and self-aware these people were. He was blown away by how misguided his original conception of the user was. And he was distraught over the fact that our community was losing so many people who had much to contribute. So he wanted to write a play that could tell this story about heroin -- an epidemic that is hitting our NE Ohio community harder than most around the country -- so our community could begin an informed conversation to confront this epidemic, armed with understanding and empathy so we could find healing. Synopsis: After being booted from a recovery center, Anton returns home to what his mother and father hope will be his journey to recovery, but the Echo in his head and his need for heroin make that incredibly difficult. Meanwhile, Jack surprises Holly when he informs her that he wants to get clean so they can have a bright future together. But Holly has little interest in a future without heroin, despite her love for Jack. Looming over all these characters is the Gravedigger who has the unfortunate task of burying the dead. A mix between "Our Town" and "Death of a Salesman", this sometimes absurd, sometimes all-too-real drama examines one of the biggest crises facing our society today. Disclaimer: "Well Beings" is an unflinching look at heroin addiction, and the depths to which those caught in its grasp will sink. This includes graphic language and simulated sex (prostitution). These are not gratuitous, but rather made to show the frank nature of the degradation that heroin addiction causes. We also need ushers for each evening's performance. To usher go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4da4aa22a3fb6-ushering and sign up for a slot, volunteers receive two complimentary tickets for ushering. For tickets go to www.trictickets.com<http://www.trictickets.com> or call 216-987-5536. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $8 for Students/Seniors/Faculty/Staff, and FREE for Tri-C Students with a valid ID. Box office opens 1 hour before each performance. Walk up tickets are available. [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/westtheatre#!/tricwesttheatre>

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Weathervane Playhouse presents the 2015 Yule Ball
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Weathervane Playhouse in Akron to hold Yule Ball An extravagant evening for teens, to be held December 29, 2015 AKRON, OH - Middle school and high school students are invited to Weathervane's first ever youth gala - The Yule Ball from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on December 29, 2015. The semi-formal event will have a wizarding theme. A full dinner will served. There will be a D.J. and a prize raffle. Teens are invited to come celebrate Weathervane and show their support for the youth programs at the Playhouse. "There will be dinner, dancing and some unexpected surprises," said Sarah Bailey, Weathervane's Director of Education and Resident Director. "Our staff of magical Witches and Wizards will be overseeing the event to ensure that no unwanted dark wizards try to stop the fun. You are free to wear your dress robes and be sure to bring your wands - just in case!" Dinner will be provided by Terrible Tom's BBQ. Tickets are $30 per person and reservations are required! Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. To register for the event, visit http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/special-events, or call 330-836-2626. Questions regarding the event can be directed to Sarah Bailey, 330.836.2626 x 35 sbailey(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:sbailey@weathervaneplayhouse.com>. Or Lisa Mansfield, Managing Director, lmansfield(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lmansfield@weathervaneplayhouse.com>. Weathervane Playhouse provides high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, delivers education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Ohio. NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Sarah Bailey Director of Education and Resident Director Weathervane Playhouse 330.836.2626 x 35 sbailey(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:sbailey@weathervaneplayhouse.com>

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Auditions! The Lyons (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> The Lyons February 4 to 16, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Peter and the Starcatcher February 25 to March 6, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike January 24 & 25, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 24, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Review Sides. 8 p.m. Audition Monday, January 25, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Review Sides. 8 p.m. Audition Spamalot June 2 to 26, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ###

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